Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota RAV4
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 104.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 34 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,489 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 34 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,489 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 181.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 67.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 104.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,522 lb | 3,489 lb | 34 lb |
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