Fortuner or Forester? A Comparison Helps You Save Time on Research

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Subaru Forester when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.

The OTR price of Subaru Forester in Malaysia is RM 174,000 - 197,000. There are 3 versions in total, including 2024 2.0L S EyeSight GT Edition (RM 189,538), 2024 2.0L S EyeSight (RM 177,538), 2024 2.0L L EyeSight (RM 167,538), etc.

In terms of price, Subaru Forester's starting price is RM 21,880 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not actually that big. The key is still looking at overall value for money and long-term maintenance costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.

Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than the Subaru Forester's 2.0L 4-cyl, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Subaru Forester's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Safety Features

The safety rating of Toyota Fortuner is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include.

The safety rating of Subaru Forester is 5★ (Euro NCAP). Active safety systems include EyeSight.

Space and Comfort

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.

Subaru Forester body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.

The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For this class of cars, daily use is completely sufficient.

Maintenance and Service

Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Subaru Forester warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

In general, both Toyota Fortuner and Subaru Forester are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then taking a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.