BMW X1 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Toyota RAV4
- Length175.4 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.8 in shorter (175.4 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.9 in taller (62.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 125 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.9 in taller (62.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 125 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.8 in shorter (175.4 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 181.2 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 67.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb | 3,495 lb | 125 lb |
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