Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota RAV4
- Length181.0 in – 181.8 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,318 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 14.8 in shorter (181.4 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 398 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,008 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 398 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,008 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 14.8 in shorter (181.4 in vs 166.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 98.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 65.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 14.8 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.4 in | 166.6 in | 14.8 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 68.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 65.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 98.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lb | 3,008 lb | 398 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 181.0 in – 181.8 in).
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