Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota RAV4
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 8.4 in shorter (189.6 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 267 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 267 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 8.4 in shorter (189.6 in vs 181.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.2 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 | 181.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 105.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 3,495 lb | 267 lb |
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