Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota RAV4
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,265 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width68.1 in – 69.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 8.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 41 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 8.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 181.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 41 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 181.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 72.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 67.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,448 lb | 3,489 lb | 41 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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