Toyota Highlander / Kluger (2013 – 2016) vs Subaru Forester (2013 – 2018): specs compared
The Toyota Highlander / Kluger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.5 s. The Subaru Forester has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,477 kg against 1,875 kg. At 4,595 mm, the Subaru Forester is 503 mm longer than the Toyota Highlander / Kluger.
| Specification |
Toyota
Highlander / Kluger
2013 – 2016
|
Subaru
Forester
2013 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2016 | 2013 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 188 – 273 hp | 147 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 248 – 249 Nm | 198 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 10.3 s | 7.5 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 10.6 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,092 mm | 4,595 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,875 – 2,205 kg | 1,477 – 1,607 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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