Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota RAV4
- Length180.6 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,307 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.5 in shorter (180.6 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 133 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 1.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 133 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.5 in shorter (180.6 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V has 1.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 181.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 104.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,410 lb | 3,543 lb | 133 lb |
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