Toyota RAV4 2026 vs Subaru Forester 2026
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Toyota RAV4 — best value, most efficient, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Toyota RAV4 2026 costs about 12,051 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Toyota RAV4 2026 | Subaru Forester 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 75,732 SAR (1,262 SAR per month) | 87,782 SAR (1,463 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,565 SAR | 3,303 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,133 SAR – 5,333 SAR | 2,260 SAR – 5,650 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 76,738 SAR (72%) | 76,732 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 72 | 67 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 106,663 SAR – 165,543 SAR | 113,000 SAR – 153,000 SAR |
| Used market price | 80,500 – 136,000 SAR (2024) | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 170 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s | 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.0 km/L | 13.2 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,655 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot capacity | 581 L | 508 L |
| Weight | 1,620 kg | 1,678 kg |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm | 220 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Toyota RAV4 2026 or Subaru Forester 2026?
Toyota RAV4 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 106,663 SAR versus 113,000 SAR for Subaru Forester 2026 — a difference of about 6,337 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Toyota RAV4 2026 costs roughly 2,565 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 3,303 SAR for Subaru Forester 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Toyota RAV4 2026 between 2,133 SAR and 5,333 SAR, and Subaru Forester 2026 between 2,260 SAR and 5,650 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Toyota RAV4 2026 scores 72/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 67/100 for Subaru Forester 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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