Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X3
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,699 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (72.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 638 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 638 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.4 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (72.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 183.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 183.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 74.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 4,167 lb | 638 lb |
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