Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.3 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in shorter (178.3 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 2.6 in taller (64.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 113 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,530 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in taller (64.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 113 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,530 lb)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 2.8 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
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 181.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 67.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 3,530 lb | 113 lb |
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