BMW X3 vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Toyota RAV4
- Length185.9 in – 186.1 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,034 lb – 4,277 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.8 in shorter (186.0 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 661 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 661 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.8 in shorter (186.0 in vs 181.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.0 in | 181.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 67.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 105.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 3,495 lb | 661 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.9 in – 186.1 in).
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