Spec Sizes

Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X3

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length166.6 in
  • Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
  • Wheelbase98.0 in
  • Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,119 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • BMW X3 width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota RAV4 is 13.1 in shorter (166.6 in vs 179.7 in)
  • Width: Toyota RAV4 is 4.7 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: BMW X3 is 0.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 110.1 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X3 is 1,004 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 4,012 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X3 is 1,004 lb heavier (3,008 lb vs 4,012 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 12.1 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 110.1 in)
  3. Length: Toyota RAV4 is 13.1 in shorter (166.6 in vs 179.7 in)
  4. Width: Toyota RAV4 is 4.7 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Height: BMW X3 is 0.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X3
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 4.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota RAV4BMW X3Difference
Length166.6 in179.7 in13.1 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in4.7 in
Height65.9 in66.0 in0.1 in
Wheelbase98.0 in110.1 in12.1 in
Curb weight3,008 lb4,012 lb1,004 lb

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