Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Outback
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Curb weight3,300 lb – 3,677 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (72.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 5.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 5.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (72.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 189.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 69.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 62.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,489 lb | 3,488 lb | 1 lb |
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