2011 Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester muddy mashup review

( http://www.TFLcar.com ) The 2011 Toyota RAV4 and the 2011 Subaru Forester 2.5XT turbo both cost about 30K , both can seat five people and both can go off-road with their very capable all wheel drive set up. But which one of these two competing new crossover's is the better buy? That's the question we try to answer in this off-road mashup review.

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[jmahizzle]

I'd take a Subaru over any Toyota on a snowy day any day of the week in a heartbeat.

[Trades46]

RAV4 is for people who need a crossover with 4wd for light snow/rain and lots of cargo + dependability. The V6 is there for the highway passing, where it is quite a beast. The steering feel is non-existent, like any other Toyota.

The Forester has a better 4wd system and a much more rigid chassis (from an Impreza) and better driving fun. The turbo engine is quite good, but the 4spd auto-box nerfs the turbo. Surprising roomy and capable.

[dspec78]

even if you guys thought the Rav4 was better, i STILL wouldve picked the Subaru.

[FabrezeFRESH]

is the subaru not available with a manual transmission?

[jonajs98]

Subaru all day.

[rdiaz206]

@Trades46 There's a major differance between 4wd and AWD...you just insulted a Subaru enthusiast...maybe you should do your work a little more about AWD AND 4WD!!!

[RoadTripVidz]

@Notyourfriend123

Search "Subaru Forester AWD Uphill comparison. The forester DESTROYS The Rav 4 in every way off road. Not even close. You'd need a 4runner SR5 to come close to what Subaru did with their symetrical AWD. It's not even meant for 4x4ing and it still trashes everything in it's class ...Drive your toyota.. you're getting ripped off. Don't worry if you get stuck though, a Subaru will be there to pull you out.

[rangerover06sc]

When it comes to snow and mud, 4wd will always be better then awd. Thats why i would rather have the rav4 for off road. I also rather have have the 269 HP. Its a shame about the steering feel in toyota though

[Notyourfriend123]

The Toyota rav-4 v6 not only has AWD but it also has a 4x4 lock. There is not a Subaru on this planet that has that! Idiots! The rav4 is not only faster and has a better transmission, it has a better model not shown here, the "sport" much better suspension, tighter and wider tires! And its cheaper too. 28,850 MSRP.

Do some research! If you don't believe me, go drive both of em yourself. I did.

Bring it Subaru dykes!

[Alexandrosmr1]

Subaru´s 4x4 system in the automatic version is similar to the RAV´s. No mid differential only just a electonicaly controlled coupling. So the advance is vanished. Now fuel consumption is a theme. The Toyota engine is much more economical.. The Subaru boxer has a much stronger drinking because of its construction, 2 cylinders lines with big thermical loss. The Rav is much more roomy and with greater space flexability! The Toyota is objectiv the best car.

[13thgerman]

Subaru's AWD is way more superior

[schellingr]

I love Subarus. They have the best AWD system.