Toyota RAV4 vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · BMW X3
- 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 X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.8 in shorter (181.2 in vs 186.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.4 in narrower (73.2 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 612 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 4,124 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 612 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 4,124 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 112.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 4.8 in shorter (181.2 in vs 186.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 186.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 112.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 4,124 lb | 612 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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