Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Forester
- 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
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in shorter (181.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.2 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 175 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 175 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.2 in narrower (72.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 179.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 70.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 66.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,355 lb | 175 lb |
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