Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota RAV4
- Length177.6 in
- Height65.9 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,219 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 10.5 in shorter (177.6 in vs 167.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 296 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 2,877 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 296 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 2,877 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 10.5 in shorter (177.6 in vs 167.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 5.2 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 98.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 167.1 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 68.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 65.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 98.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,173 lb | 2,877 lb | 296 lb |
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