Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Outback
- Length167.1 in
- Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Curb weight2,877 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 18.8 in shorter (167.1 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 5.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 703 lb heavier (2,877 lb vs 3,580 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 703 lb heavier (2,877 lb vs 3,580 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 18.8 in shorter (167.1 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 5.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 18.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.1 in | 185.9 in | 18.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 60.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 104.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,877 lb | 3,580 lb | 703 lb |
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