Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 69 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.5 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.6 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 69 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 181.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,474 lb | 3,543 lb | 69 lb |
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