Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Forester
- Length179.9 in
- Height65.4 in – 67.1 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight3,435 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 1.0 in shorter (179.9 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 55 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,468 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (72.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 55 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,468 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 180.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 8.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,523 lb | 3,468 lb | 55 lb |
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