Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Forester
- 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 – 3,655 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in shorter (181.2 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 7 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (73.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in shorter (181.2 in vs 182.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 7 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 182.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 67.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,519 lb | 7 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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