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Spec height1 1.66 m 2
1 1.674 m Spec height1
 + 1.4 cm
1 + 2.8 cm
+ 6.5 cm 2 1.845 m Spec width2
1 1.78 m Spec width2
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Subaru Forester SUV 2007 - 2012
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Gen. 3 | 2007 - 2012
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Toyota RAV4 SUV 2012 - 2016
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Gen. 4 | 2012 - 2016
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007 vs. Toyota RAV4 (XA4) SUV 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007 is 6.5 cm narrower and 1.4 cm higher compared to Toyota RAV4 (XA4) SUV 2012. It has 2.8 cm more ground clearance and offers 5% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
456 cm
Length
457 cm
+1
178 cm
Width2
184.5 cm
+6.5
200.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
213 cm
+12.5
167.4 cm
+1.4
Height1
166 cm
261.5 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm
+4.5
21.5 cm
+2.8
Ground clearance3
18.7 cm
1540 kg
Weight4,6
1610 kg
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
450 l
Cargo volume EU4
547 l
+22%
1660 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1746 l
+6%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
1087 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2078 l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 24600
Price EU7
€ 26290
+7%
$ 19995
Price US7
$ 23300
+17%
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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