Head to head
2026 Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Subaru Forester
Shown: 2026 Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 3
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 25
Toyota RAV4
Shown: 2026 RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 36
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Subaru Forester AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester AWD | RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE |
| Trim / config | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 33 mpg | 37 mpg |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 43 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 29 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,300 | $1,650 |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| CO₂ | 310 g/mi | 220 g/mi |
| Length | 183 in | 181 in |
| Width | 72 in | 73 in |
| Height | 68 in | 70 in |
| Wheelbase | 105 in | 106 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,580 lb | 3,865 lb |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Complaints | 25 | 36 |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Subaru Forester and the Toyota RAV4 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.