Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota RAV4
- Length172.2 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight2,835 lb – 3,500 lb
- Width67.1 in – 68.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 16.0 in shorter (179.8 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 6.0 in taller (59.4 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 94.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 412 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 2,756 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 412 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 2,756 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 16.0 in shorter (179.8 in vs 163.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 6.0 in taller (59.4 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 94.9 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 16.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 163.8 in | 16.0 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 65.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 94.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,168 lb | 2,756 lb | 412 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.2 in – 187.4 in).
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