Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Toyota RAV4
- Length175.2 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,109 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.9 in shorter (175.2 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 434 lb heavier (3,109 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 434 lb heavier (3,109 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.9 in shorter (175.2 in vs 181.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Crosstrek | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 181.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 65.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,109 lb | 3,543 lb | 434 lb |
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