BMW X3 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Toyota RAV4
- Length183.0 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,112 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in shorter (183.0 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in taller (65.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 638 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,530 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 638 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,530 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in taller (65.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in shorter (183.0 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.0 in | 181.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 67.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 104.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 3,530 lb | 638 lb |
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