Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X3
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.6 in taller (65.5 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.7 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 588 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.7 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 588 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 4,130 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 2.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 183.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 183.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 74.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 66.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 4,130 lb | 588 lb |
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