Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota RAV4
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,357 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.9 in shorter (189.0 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 5.1 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 6 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 5.1 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.9 in shorter (189.0 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 6 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 181.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 67.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,489 lb | 6 lb |
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