2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 | Features & Specs Compared
Energy-efficient power and modern amenities make the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Toyota RAV4 excellent choices. Designed for your daily commute, each SUV comes equipped with smart tech, standard driver assistance technologies, and bold exteriors. To discover the differences between each SUV, read through this 2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison crafted by the team at McLaughlin Subaru in Moline, IL.
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2025 Subaru Forester
2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Interior Design
Within the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Toyota RAV4, you’ll find premium accommodations and soft-touch surfaces. Both offer heated front seats to help elevate your commute. Plus, the RAV4 also offers ventilated front seats on select higher-level trims. Easily access your infotainment through the available 11.6-inch SUBARU STARLINK® Multimedia Plus or Navigation on the Forester or the 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system on the RAV4. To help you live a cord-free existence, both offer wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Available Forester interior features include:
- Heated front and rear outboard seats
- Ten-way power-adjustable driver's seat with two-position memory settings
- Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system
Available Forester infotainment features include:
- SUBARU STARLINK Multimedia Plus or Navigation with 11.6-in. display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- SiriusXM Travel Link® capability
- AM/FM stereo
- HD Radio™
- Bluetooth®
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® capability
- Illuminated front and rear USB-A and USB-C ports
- Subaru Live Traffic
- Four- or six-speaker sound system or 11-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system
2025 Subaru Forester
2025 Subaru Forester
2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Exterior Features
The 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Toyota RAV4 are both stylish SUVs with practical exterior features. The Forester differs from the RAV4 in that it comes with a single stainless steel exhaust outlet, while the RAV4 instead offers dual chrome-tipped exhaust outlets. Entry into your cargo hold is made easy with the available foot-activated hands-free power rear gate on the Forester or the height-adjustable power liftgate available on the RAV4.
Available Forester exterior features include:
- 17- to 19-in. wheels
- LED steering-responsive headlights with auto on/off
- LED fog lights
- Roof spoiler
- Heated, folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals and memory settings
- Windshield wiper de-icer
- Raised or low-profile roof rails
- Single stainless steel exhaust outlet
- Foot-activated hands-free power rear gate with automatic close, height memory function, and vehicle lock button
2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Exterior Colors
2025 Subaru Forester Exterior Colors
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Crystal White Pearl
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- River Rock Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
2025 Toyota RAV4 Exterior Colors
- Magnetic Gray Metallic
- Ice Cap
- Midnight Black Metallic
- Ruby Flare Pearl
- Silver Sky Metallic
- Blueprint
- Wind Chill Pearl
- Cavalry Blue
- Army Green / Midnight Black Metallic roof
- Ice Cap / Midnight Black Metallic roof
- Cavalry Blue / Midnight Black Metallic roof
- Wind Chill Pearl / Midnight Black Metallic roof
- Silver Sky Metallic / Midnight Black Metallic roof
- Magnetic Gray Metallic / Midnight Black Metallic roof
2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 MPG & Performance
Enjoy exceptional fuel efficiency with either the 2025 Subaru Forester or 2025 Toyota RAV4. Both come equipped with gas 2.5L four-cylinder engines, though the RAV4 also offers an available hybrid engine option on select models. The Forester engine is unique in that it is a SUBARU BOXER® engine, which means it is a horizontally opposed engine with cylinders on either side of the crankshaft facing each other. You can take on a variety of terrain with the symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD) on the Forester. The RAV4 comes either with front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD.
Available engine specs for both SUVs are shown in the following table.
| 2025 SUV | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinder | 2.5L Dynamic Force four-cylinder | 2.5L hybrid Dynamic Force four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 203 HP | 219 combined |
| Torque | 178 lb.-ft. | 184 lb.-ft. | 149 (front) / 89 (rear) lb.-ft. |
| Max. MPG (City/Hwy) | 26 / 33 | 25 / 33 | 41 / 38 |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. | 1,750 lbs. |
| Drivetrain | Symmetrical AWD | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | Lineartronic® CVT | Eight-speed automatic | ECVT |
2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity
The 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Toyota RAV4 can both tow up to 1,500 pounds. However, if you opt for the RAV4 hybrid engine, it does slightly increase its towing capacity to 1,750 pounds.
2025 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Cargo Space & Size
Inside the 2025 Subaru Forester and 2025 Toyota RAV4, you’ll find optimal cargo and passenger space. Rear-seat passengers in the Forester have more overall legroom — 39.4 inches compared to 37.8 inches in the RAV4. Need room for ski equipment or your kayak and oars? In either SUV, lower the 60/40-split folding rear sears to take advantage of up to 74.4 cubic feet in the Forester or 69.8 cubic feet in the RAV4.
Interior dimensions for both SUVs are shown in the accompanying table.
| 2025 SUV | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | Five | Five |
| Max. Cargo Space | 74.4 cu.-ft. | 69.8 cu.-ft. |
| Max. Cargo Space Behind Second Row | 29.6 cu.-ft. | 37.6 cu.-ft. |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 41.2 / 39.6 in. | 37.7 / 39.5 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 43.3 / 39.4 in. | 41 / 37.8 in. |
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 | Features & Specs Compared
Are you searching for a comfortable five-passenger SUV designed for the commuter lifestyle? Consider either the 2022 Subaru Forester or 2022 Toyota RAV4. Both are roomy SUVs equipped with modern infotainment, impressive fuel-efficient engines, and more. For more information, read through the following 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Toyota RAV4 comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Subaru team.
Interested in learning more about the Subaru Forester? Check out our Subaru Forester review. Ready to get behind the wheel of a Forester? View the new Subaru Forester for sale in Bettendorf and Davenport, IA, and pair your favorite model with a finance or lease offer. Have questions? Reach out to our Subaru dealership in Moline, IL, by phone at (309) 726-4684 or through our online form.
For comparison, we matched the 2022 Subaru Forester Base against the Toyota RAV4 LE.
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Interior Design
You’ll find sleek interiors in both the 2022 Subaru Forester and 2022 Toyota RAV4. Both offer six-way manual driver’s seats so you can adjust your seat for a better driving position. Select apps from the 6.5-inch STARLINK® touchscreen on the Forester or 7-inch infotainment touchscreen on the RAV4. Other Subaru Forester interior and technology features include:
- Cloth upholstery
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™/Bluetooth®
- Multifunction display
- Four speakers
- Multifunction center console
- Dual front USB input ports
- Cargo area underfloor storage
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Exterior Features
Slick silhouettes face off when you compare the 2022 Subaru Forester and the 2022 Toyota RAV4. Both include 17-inch wheels and unique LED daytime running lights. Other Subaru Forester exterior features include:
- Black folding side mirrors
- Two-speed windshield wipers with variable-intermittent mode and mist feature
- Available raised roof rails
- LED steering responsive headlights
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Exterior Colors
Whether you prefer a clean, neutral white, or are looking for something a little more distinctive, like a green or red, there’s a 2022 Subaru Forester or 2022 Toyota RAV4 color for you. Across the lineup, the Subaru Forester offers a total of 11 colors.
2022 Subaru Forester
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Crystal White Pearl
- Magnetite Gray Metallic
- Cascade Green Silica
- Crystal Black Silica
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Dark Blue Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Geyser Blue
2022 Toyota RAV4
- Magnetic Gray Metallic
- White
- Midnight Black Metallic
- Ruby Flare Pearl
- Silver Sky Metallic
- Blizzard Pearl
- Lunar Rock
- Blueprint
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 MPG & Performance
Get in and go when you drive either a 2022 Subaru Forester or 2022 Toyota RAV4. The Subaru Forester comes with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive (AWD), while AWD is optional on the Toyota RAV4. Forester and RAV4 engine specs can be viewed in the following table.
Subaru Forester | 2022 SUV | Toyota RAV4 |
2.5L SUBARU BOXER® four-cylinder | Engine | 2.5L four-cylinder |
182 HP | Horsepower | 203 HP |
176 lb.-ft. | Torque | 184 lb.-ft. |
26/33 | MPG (city/hwy) | 27/35 |
Lineartronic® CVT with Adaptive Control | Transmission | Eight-speed automatic transmission |
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity
The 2022 Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 can tow 1,500 pounds. However, if you choose the Subaru Forester Wilderness trim level, you can tow up to 3,000 pounds.
2022 Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Cargo Space & Size
Stow an inflatable kayak or golf clubs in either a 2022 Subaru Forester or 2022 Toyota RAV4. View cargo specs in the following chart.
Subaru Forester | 2022 SUV | Toyota RAV4 |
Five | Max. Passenger Capacity | Five |
74.2 cu.-ft. | Max. Cargo Capacity | 69.8 cu.-ft. |
28.9 cu.-ft. | Behind Second-Row Cargo Capacity | 37.6 cu.-ft. |
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