Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 0.4 in shorter (179.5 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 3.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 163 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,518 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 3.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 6.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 163 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,518 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 3.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 179.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 66.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 6.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,518 lb | 163 lb |
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