Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,440 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 144 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 144 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 181.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 181.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 67.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,345 lb | 3,489 lb | 144 lb |
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