Compare the Subaru Forester to the Competition
Compare the Subaru Forester to the Competition | Dan Perkins Subaru
At Dan Perkins Subaru, the five-passenger Subaru Forester SUV is popular with drivers throughout Fairfield County, CT, for its standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, flexible cargo space, advanced technology features, and up to 9.3 inches of ground clearance. Compared to the Toyota RAV4, the Subaru Forester offers more standard equipment across the board without costly upgrades, providing greater value to Connecticut car buyers.
Interior Features
Loading up for a road trip beyond Shelton, CT, demands versatile cargo room. The Subaru Forester delivers up to 74.4 cubic feet of cargo space, a flat load floor, and a wide-opening rear hatch, compared to the RAV4's 70.4 cubic feet. A 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat offers a more customized ride than Toyota's adjustable seat. The RAV4 lineup also starts with hard black plastic trim and cloth seating, whereas heated front and rear seats, premium upholstery, and dual-zone automatic climate control are more accessible in the Subaru Forester lineup.
Exterior Features & Design
The Subaru Forester arrives with roof rails, fog lights, and adaptive headlights integrated across trims. It's also available in two-tone paint with a contrasting black roof, adding a distinctive look without inflating the price. It has less plastic cladding than the previous generation and features an elegant, clean profile with a gloss-black grille. The RAV4 goes boxy and body-colored throughout - a look that reads more like a marketing decision than a design one, and offers little in the way of standard exterior equipment at comparable price points.
Fuel Economy
The stretch of highway between Norwalk and Hartford, CT, isn't getting any shorter, and the hybrid powertrains in both SUVs help. Subaru Forester models deliver 35 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway, slightly behind the Toyota, which delivers 47 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. Notably, every Subaru Forester comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive regardless of trim. The Toyota does offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is reserved for the top trims and comes at a cost.
Safety & Technology
The Subaru Forester arrives with roof rails, fog lights, and adaptive headlights integrated across trims. It's also available in two-tone paint with a contrasting black roof, adding a distinctive look without inflating the price. It has less plastic cladding than the previous generation and features an elegant, clean profile with a gloss-black grille. The RAV4 goes boxy and body-colored throughout - a look that reads more like a marketing decision than a design one, and offers little in the way of standard exterior equipment at comparable price points.
Ground Clearance
Flooding on Route 1 in Milford and potholed back roads after a freeze-thaw cycle make year-round clearance numbers relevant. The standard Subaru Forester Hybrid clears 8.7 inches of clearance, and up to 9.3 inches in the Wilderness variant. Most RAV4 trims sit at just 8.1 inches, with the Woodland topping out at 8.5 inches.
Test Drive the New Subaru Forester Today at Dan Perkins Subaru
To learn more about the 2026 Subaru Forester lineup, visit the showroom at Dan Perkins Subaru. Shop online or visit our showroom to compare trims and features, and schedule a test drive in Milford, CT, to see how it performs on the highway and off-road.
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143 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460
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