Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length182.7 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.4 in taller (68.2 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 25 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.2 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in shorter (182.7 in vs 181.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 25 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.4 in taller (68.2 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 181.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 67.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 105.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 3,513 lb | 25 lb |
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