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Subaru Forester Hybrid L

1995cc flat 4cyl, dohc, 16v + electric motor

110kW @ 6000rpm

196Nm @ 4000rpm

CVT

1603kg

10.0sec (estimated)

8.6L/100km (tested)

$39,990

Now

Toyota RAV4 GXL AWD

2487cc in-line 4cyl, dohc, 16v + electric motors

163kW (combined)

221Nm @ 3600-5200rpm

CVT

1730kg

8.0sec (claimed)

6.5L/100km (tested)

$41,490

Now

SUBARU FORESTER TOYOTA RAV4

Equipment and value

The $39,990 Forester Hybrid L is the cheaper of this pair of hybrid offerings (S is $45,990).

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