Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota RAV4
- Length179.4 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,358 lb – 3,576 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 in taller (64.9 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 76 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 76 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.7 in shorter (179.4 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 1.7 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 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V has 0.2 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 | 179.4 in | 181.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 65.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 6.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,467 lb | 3,543 lb | 76 lb |
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