BMW X1 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Toyota RAV4
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,649 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.3 in shorter (174.8 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.0 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 107 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 6.3 in shorter (174.8 in vs 181.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.0 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 107 lb heavier (3,649 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 181.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 65.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 6.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,649 lb | 3,543 lb | 107 lb |
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