Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Outback
- 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 Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 9.7 in shorter (179.9 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 179 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.7 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 9.7 in shorter (179.9 in vs 189.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 179 lb heavier (3,523 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 189.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 8.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,523 lb | 3,702 lb | 179 lb |
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