Compare 2021 Subaru Forester vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4

Serving Kennesaw, GA

With its good looks, capable powertrain, and comfortable cabin, the 2021 Subaru Forester at Subaru of Kennesaw is an all-star in the SUV world. The 2021 Forester is a popular SUV that ranks high among midsize SUVs. The Forester earns its high marks and solid reputation for its durable exterior design, cutting-edge safety aids, premium technology, and impressive performance and handling. The Subaru Forester adds some more amenities in 2021 that make it even more fun and appealing to drive, including standard automatic LED headlights that move in the direction you're steering. You'll have a chance to see and try out the latest features when you schedule your Subaru Forester online test drive at our dealership. If you have questions or need assistance arranging your test drive, the helpful staff at Subaru of Kennesaw will gladly assist. You can also ask us what makes the Subaru a better choice compared to its rivals, such as the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The Subaru has superior handling capabilities compared to the Toyota, and its interior is more comfortable. The Forester also has more distinctive and memorable styling on the outside.

Style and Exterior

If you want to drive in an SUV that can traverse trails and rocky terrain with ease while turning heads driving downtown, the 2021 Subaru Forester at Subaru of Kennesaw is your car. The Forester is just as stylish as it is durable. With the addition of bold turn-responsive LED lights, the Forester also adds more practical exterior elements to facilitate your adventures even when you're traveling in low light. The Forester comes with 17-inch wheels made of steel to start, which are upgraded to an alloy finish at the second trim level. Raised roof rails are also added to the Premium trim, along with fog lights and tinted rear windows. A panoramic sunroof is also standard with the Premium. If you want to add on more amenities, be sure to ask about the available All-Weather package during your online test drive. This package adds heated side mirrors to the exterior, along with some additional cold weather interior elements. The Sport trim level gains LED fog lights and 18-inch wheels with an alloy finish. A power liftgate is available on this trim and standard with the Limited trim. The Toyota RAV4 has LED headlights, but they are not adaptive lights. Additionally, the Toyota has smaller wheels at the base level, and it doesn't offer larger wheels until further up the chain. A sunroof and power liftgate are not available unless you get a higher-end model, and you don't get roof rails unless you get one of the top two trim levels.

Performance

The 2021 Subaru Forester at Subaru of Kennesaw also excels in the area of performance. The Subaru is equipped with a 2.5L engine with a four-cylinder layout. The Subaru's engine is capable of delivering over 180 HP. Its torque output of 176 LB-FT provides all the pickup and speed you need for a sporty driving feel. The Forester has an automatic transmission on all trim levels, and it comes with all-wheel drive as its standard drivetrain. At 29 MPG combined, the Subaru has a better fuel rating than the Toyota, which averages about 26 MPG combined. The Toyota is only available with front-wheel drive for its standard drivetrain. Only some trims are eligible for all-wheel drive as an upgrade.

Interior

Scheduling a Subaru Forester online test drive through Subaru of Kennesaw is also a great way to check out the Forester's many appealing interior options. The Subaru Forester includes a 6.5-inch touchscreen, an abundance of safety amenities, and climate control as standard items. It gains heated seats and a heated steering wheel with the second trim, along with WiFi and a panoramic sunroof. Leather seats and Harman Kardon sound system are added to the top trims. The Subaru also has larger and more comfortable seats than the Toyota, and it has more room in the cabin overall. More safety technology is included with the Forester as well.

To reserve an online test drive for the 2021 Subaru Forester, contact our dealership today.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.