Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X1
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- BMW X1 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.5 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 208 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 208 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in taller (65.5 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 177.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 64.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,750 lb | 208 lb |
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