Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length175.2 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,095 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 9.0 in shorter (175.2 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 299 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 2,794 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 299 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 2,794 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 9.0 in shorter (175.2 in vs 166.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 98.0 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 166.2 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 68.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,093 lb | 2,794 lb | 299 lb |
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