Subaru Crosstrek vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Toyota RAV4
- Length175.8 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase104.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,113 lb – 3,239 lb
- Width71.0 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in narrower (71.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 319 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 319 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in narrower (71.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.4 in shorter (175.8 in vs 181.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Crosstrek | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 181.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.0 in | 73.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 67.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in | 105.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,176 lb | 3,495 lb | 319 lb |
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