Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in taller (65.5 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 384 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,159 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 384 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,159 lb)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.5 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 175.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.9 in taller (65.5 in vs 63.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 2.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 175.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 63.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,159 lb | 384 lb |
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