Forester vs RAV4 & CRV

2014 Forester vs. CRV vs. RAV4

Symmetrical
AWD
Real Time
AWD
4
Wheel Drive
What's the difference?

FORESTER Symmetrical AWD CRV Real Time AWD RAV4 4WD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive has the engine mounted in-line with the drivetrain, helping provide a seamless transfer of power to all four wheels. Other AWD systems need additional drivetrain components to route the same power to the wheels, often using complex designs. More components tend to reduce vehicle efficiency and could add to higher maintenance costs. This keeps the driver in total control at all times.

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Real Time AWD is when the vehicle remains in a 2 wheel drive function and switches to AWD automatically when the vehicle detects little to no traction control. Real time is ok, but can be a little worrisome to know that it won't kick in until after traction is lost. This is a good system, but does not leave the driver in full control of the vehicle at all times, opposed to Symmetrical AWD.

4WD is when the driver has the option to either use 2 wheel, or 4 wheel drive modes at their disposal. This is great if the driver likes to choose how their vehicle handles, but sometimes it may be too late to decide when transfer power to all wheels.

Passenger Space

FORESTER 38.0"

CRV 38.3"

RAV4 37.2"

103.3 Cubic ft

101.5 Cubic ft

100.7 Cubic ft

Vehicle	2014 Forester 2.5i Premium	CRV-EX	RAV4 XLE
PRICE	$24,995	$26,295	$25,690
MPG	32/24	30/22	29/22
All-Wheel Drive	Standard	Opt.	Opt.
Available GPS	Yes	No	Yes
10-Power Driver's Seat	Yes	No	No
Engine	2.5L H4	2.4L I4	2.5L I4
Horse Power	170@5800	185@7000	176@6000
Torque	174@4100	163@4400	172@4100
Automatic Transmission	Lineartronic 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul/Snow Mode (Standard)	5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul/Snow Mode (Standard)	6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Tow/Haul/Snow Mode (Standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.9	15.3	15.9
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Turning Ratio, Curb-to-Curb	38.4	37.3	34.7
Towing Capacity	1500	1500	1500
Basic Warranty	36 Mo. 36,000 Miles	36 Mo. 36,000 Miles	36 Mo. 36,000 Miles
Power Train Warranty	60 Mo. 60,000 Miles	60 Mo. 60,000 Miles	60 Mo. 60,000 Miles

Summary: As you can see, the New 2014 Subaru Forester outweighs on the competition in almost every aspect. It is the best car for the money, the best car for a needed AWD terrain, and the best car for fuel economy in a midsized SUV division. The 2014 Forester has been completely redesigned and re-imagined, it's higher, wider, and has more passenger room. Not to mention the driver's side is now equipped with a knee protecting airbag. The AWD is the best in the market with its Horizontally Opposed 4 Cyl. Boxer Engine, giving this vehicle the best center of gravity and traction than any other AWD system in the market. The 2014 Subaru Forester has been rated Motortrend's 2014 SUV of the Year and rated the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS).

In a Head to Head Comparison, it's the 2014 Forester for the Win!

The Forester comes standard with Symmetrical AWD
competitive passenger volume
the best Miles Per Gallon
best price by comparison
Top Safety Pick from Insurance Institute for highway safety!
Motortrend's SUV of the Year 2014!

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Forester vs RAV4 & CRV

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Forester vs RAV4 & CRV

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