Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Forester
- Length147.6 in – 163.8 in
- Height65.0 in – 65.4 in
- Wheelbase86.6 in – 94.9 in
- Curb weight2,547 lb – 2,844 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 19.5 in shorter (155.7 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (90.8 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 363 lb heavier (2,696 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 363 lb heavier (2,696 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 19.5 in shorter (155.7 in vs 175.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (90.8 in vs 99.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.4 in taller (65.2 in vs 62.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 19.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.7 in | 175.2 in | 19.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 62.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.8 in | 99.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,696 lb | 3,058 lb | 363 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 147.6 in – 163.8 in).
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