Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Crosstrek
- 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 – 3,620 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.4 in shorter (181.2 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.2 in taller (67.8 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 319 lb heavier (3,495 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 319 lb heavier (3,495 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 4.2 in taller (67.8 in vs 63.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.2 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.4 in shorter (181.2 in vs 175.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 175.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 63.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,495 lb | 3,176 lb | 319 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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