Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota RAV4
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,580 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 8.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 176 lb heavier (3,718 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 176 lb heavier (3,718 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 8.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 181.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 181.1 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 104.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,718 lb | 3,543 lb | 176 lb |
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