Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in shorter (176.6 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 259 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 259 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.0 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in shorter (176.6 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 181.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,489 lb | 259 lb |
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