Toyota RAV4 vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Chevrolet Equinox
- 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
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 346 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,876 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 346 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,876 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.7 in shorter (181.1 in vs 187.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.3 in narrower (72.3 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 187.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 72.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 66.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 112.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,876 lb | 346 lb |
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