BMW X3 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Toyota RAV4
- Length179.7 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase110.1 in
- Curb weight4,023 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.4 in shorter (179.7 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 535 lb heavier (4,023 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 535 lb heavier (4,023 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.4 in shorter (179.7 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 181.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 67.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 104.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,023 lb | 3,489 lb | 535 lb |
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