Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 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 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.3 in shorter (181.4 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (70.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 83 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.0 in narrower (70.2 in vs 72.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 83 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.3 in taller (66.2 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 104.7 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.3 in shorter (181.4 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.4 in | 181.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 72.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 67.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lb | 3,489 lb | 83 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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