Subaru Forester vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota RAV4
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,588 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in shorter (182.1 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 24 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 24 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in shorter (182.1 in vs 181.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 181.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 67.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,495 lb | 24 lb |
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