Both are efficient compact hybrid SUVs, but the Forester Hybrid
brings a different mix of strengths: standard Symmetrical
All-Wheel Drive, generous passenger space, strong standard
safety technology and a 5/5 Consumer Reports Safety Verdict.
Subaru
2026 Forester Hybrid
Starting MSRP
$34,730
Horsepower
194 hp
Drivetrain
Standard Symmetrical AWD
Warranty
3 yr / 36K Basic
5 yr / 60K Powertrain
MPG
35 City / 34 Hwy
Passenger Space
106.6 cu. ft.
Max Cargo Space
69.1 cu. ft.
Toyota
2026 RAV4 Hybrid
Starting MSRP
$31,900
Horsepower
226 hp FWD / 236 hp AWD
Drivetrain
FWD or Available AWD
Warranty
3 yr / 36K Basic
5 yr / 60K Powertrain
MPG
47 City / 40 Hwy
Passenger Space
Less than Forester Hybrid
Cargo Space
37.7 cu. ft. behind 2nd row
Where the Forester Hybrid Stands Out
More Than Hybrid Efficiency
AWD
Standard Symmetrical AWD
106.6
Cu. Ft. Passenger Space
5 / 5
CR Safety Verdict
11.6″
Standard Touchscreen
Standard Equipment
Technology & Safety
Technology
Forester Hybrid
RAV4 Hybrid
Center Display
11.6″ Touchscreen
10.5″ Multimedia
Digital Gauge Cluster
Fully Digital
12.3″
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
Wireless – Standard
Wireless – Standard
Wireless Phone Charging
Standard
Available
Standard Driver Assistance
Safety Suite
Subaru EyeSight
Toyota Safety Sense 4.0
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Centering / Lane Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind-Spot Detection
Standard on all Hybrid trims
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard on all Hybrid trims
Standard
Automatic Emergency Steering
Standard
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Why the Forester Hybrid Earned a 5/5 Safety Verdict
Forester Hybrid
5 / 5
CR Safety Verdict: Best
Consumer Reports says the 2026 Forester Hybrid meets
federal safety requirements, all CR Core Safety
Requirements and all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
✓ Forward Collision Warning
✓ Pedestrian-detecting Automatic Emergency Braking
✓ Blind-Spot Warning
✓ Rear Cross-Traffic Warning
✓ Lane Keeping & Lane Centering
✓ Adaptive Cruise Control
RAV4 Hybrid
4 / 5
CR Safety Verdict: Better
Consumer Reports says the 2026 RAV4 meets federal
safety requirements and all CR Core Safety Requirements,
but it does not meet all of CR’s Advanced Safety Requirements.
The RAV4 Hybrid delivers strong efficiency and horsepower,
but the Forester Hybrid builds its value around everyday
confidence: standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, more
passenger room, an airy and practical cabin, standard
EyeSight technology and a 5/5 Consumer Reports Safety Verdict.
For drivers who want their hybrid SUV to feel ready for
changing weather, weekend trips and everyday family life,
the Forester Hybrid brings those strengths together in one package.
See the Forester Hybrid for Yourself
Explore available 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid inventory
at Hello Subaru of Temecula or schedule a test drive today.