Toyota RAV4 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Subaru Outback
- Length183.5 in
- Height67.1 in – 67.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.8 in shorter (183.5 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.6 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 3.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 245 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 3.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 245 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,787 lb)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 7.8 in shorter (183.5 in vs 191.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 3.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 191.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 108.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 9.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,787 lb | 245 lb |
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