Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X1
- Length180.9 in – 181.5 in
- Height67.0 in – 68.6 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight3,370 lb – 3,655 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.7 in shorter (181.2 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 121 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 62.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 121 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.7 in shorter (181.2 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.5 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 175.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 62.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,634 lb | 121 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 181.5 in).
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