Toyota RAV4 vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Honda HR-V
- 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
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in – 70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 10.5 in shorter (181.2 in vs 170.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 3.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 3.1 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 489 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,024 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 3.1 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 489 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,024 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 63.2 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 10.5 in shorter (181.2 in vs 170.7 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 3.0 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 3.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 170.7 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 63.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 102.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 5.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,024 lb | 489 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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