Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X1
- Length183.5 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 8.1 in shorter (183.5 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 78 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,620 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 62.9 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 8.1 in shorter (183.5 in vs 175.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 78 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,620 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 8.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 175.4 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 71.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 62.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 7.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,620 lb | 78 lb |
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