Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Outback
- 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 Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.1 in shorter (181.1 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 20 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.1 in shorter (181.1 in vs 188.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 107.9 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 188.2 in | 7.1 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 71.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 107.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,510 lb | 20 lb |
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