Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X3
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Curb weight3,300 lb – 3,677 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- BMW X3 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.2 in shorter (181.1 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in narrower (72.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 524 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 4,012 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 524 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 4,012 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.9 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 in narrower (72.3 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 1.2 in shorter (181.1 in vs 179.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 179.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,489 lb | 4,012 lb | 524 lb |
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