
2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Comparison
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is a remarkable, high-performance, luxury crossover SUV that stands above other vehicles in its class. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is sure to impress with its performance, sporty exterior, advanced entertainment system, and luxurious interior. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 exceeds the competition or is very comparable in every major aspect one considers a vehicle. The 2020 Toyota RAV4, particularly when one considers the top of the line, fully loaded Limited trim level, and compare it to the comparable Subaru Forester Touring trim level, is the clear leader of the pack.
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2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Performance
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 manages to be a lighter, more spacious, yet still more powerful vehicle than the comparable Subaru Forester Touring in its Limited trim level. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited has a curb weight of 3485 pounds, while the Forester Touring weighs in at 3588 pounds. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited can also carry more, with an 1125-pound payload compared to an 892-pound payload in the Forester. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited also has horsepower of 203 versus a horsepower of 182 in the Forester Touring. But while still being a powerful vehicle, the RAV4 is also efficient. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited achieves a highway MPG of 35 and a combined MPG of 30 whereas the Forester has a 33 highway, 29 combined MPG.

- RAV4 3485 pounds curb weight / Forester 3588 pounds curb weight
- RAV4 1125-pound payload / Forester 892-pound payload
- RAV4 203 Horsepower / Forester 182 Horsepower
- RAV4 35 highway/30 combined MPG / Forester 33 highway/29 combined MPG
2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Exterior
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has an iconic, sporty, and sleek exterior that is also built for safety. The Forester is similar to the Toyota RAV4 in many aspects of their exteriors. Both the 2020 Toyota RAV4 and the Forester have standard power liftgates so you can access your spacious cargo area even when your hands are full. Both the Toyota RAV4 and the Forester have LED headlights alongside front fog lights and daytime running lights as standard features. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited features the sportier 19" alloy chrome front wheels while the Subaru Forester has 18" alloy front wheels.
- Standard power liftgate in RAV4 / Standard power liftgate in Forester
- LED headlights in RAV4 / LED headlights in Forester
- Front fog light standard in RAV4 / Front fog lights standard in Forester
- Daytime running lights in RAV4 / Daytime running lights in Forester
- 19" wheels available on RAV4 / 18" wheels available on Forester

2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Interior
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is also quite roomy on the inside when compared with other vehicles in its class. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited has 37.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity while the Subaru Forester Touring has 33.0 cubic feet of cargo capacity. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited also come standard with a front sunroof, which is a feature that is unavailable in the Forester. Both the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited and the Forester have two climate control zones to keep you and your passengers comfortable no matter what everyone prefers. Keeping comfort in mind, the RAV4 Limited and the Subaru Forester both come standard with heated front seats. There are definite luxurious features in the RAV4 and other vehicles in its class designed with driver and passenger ease in mind.

- RAV4 37.5 cubic feet cargo capacity / Forester 33.0 cubic feet cargo capacity
- Front sunroof standard in RAV4 / Limited Sunroof unavailable in Forester
- Two climate control zones in RAV4 / Two climate control zones in Forester
- Standard heated front seats in RAV4 / Standard heated front seats in Forester
2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Technology
When it comes to technology the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited shines above the rest. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has technological advances that are there to keep you and your passengers as well as other drivers safe and entertained. The RAV4 Limited has available rain sensing windshield wipers as an option, which are not at all available in the Subaru Forester. The RAV4 Limited comes with a premium audio system including eleven JBL speakers, versus the nine Harman/Kardon speakers in the Subaru Forester's audio system. Both the Subaru Forester and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited have navigation systems standard as well. The RAV4 Limited also offers the option for a wireless charging pad, which is not available at all in the Subaru Forester.
- Rain-sensing wipers in RAV4 / Standard windshield wipers in Forester
- 11-speaker JBL audio 9-speaker / Harman/Kardon audio system
- Navigation system standard in RAV4 / Navigation system standard in Forester
- Optional wireless charging pad in RAV4 / No available wireless charging pad

2020 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Safety
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 also has superb safety features as well. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited comes with cornering brake control standard, while this feature is not available at all in the Subaru Forester. The RAV4 Limited also has a camera display in its rearview mirror as a standard feature, which is not available in the Subaru Forester. The rearview mirror is also auto-dimming in the RAV4 Limited as a standard feature, this is an optional add-on in the Subaru Forester. Then both the Subaru Forester and the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited have standard blind spot warnings sensors and a standard collision warning system with automatic braking. Both vehicles were designed to keep all drivers on the road safe, but the RAV4 Limited stands above the rest when it comes to certain key elements.

- Cornering brake control available / Cornering brake control unavailable
- Display in rearview mirror standard / Unavailable display in rearview mirror
- Auto-dimming rearview RAV4 / Auto-dimming optional Forester
- Blind spot warning sensors RAV4 / Blind spot warning sensors Forester
- Collision warning system in RAV4 / Collision warning system in Forester
Why Buy From Green Toyota in Springfield, IL?
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited is a top-notch crossover SUV that is spacious, luxurious, and high-performing. The 2020 Toyota RAV4 outshines the other vehicles in its class when it comes to several key features, making it the ideal choice for anyone in the market for a new 2020 crossover SUV that is powerful, sleek, and efficiency all in one. There is no better place to find the right 2020 Toyota RAV4 for you, including the high end, fully loaded Limited trim level, than at Green Toyota in Springfield, IL. The staff at Green Toyota will be sure to find the right Toyota crossover SUV for you, so do not hesitate to stop out and see them today at 3901 Wabash Ave. Springfield, IL 62711. Or call to make an appointment at 217-698-3100.
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