Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota RAV4
- Length177.9 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 20 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.7 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 20 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 3.2 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 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 181.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,469 lb | 3,489 lb | 20 lb |
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