Toyota RAV4 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Volvo XC40
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 6.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.2 in taller (65.5 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 191 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 191 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 6.9 in shorter (181.1 in vs 174.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.4 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.1 in narrower (72.6 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 174.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 65.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 106.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,734 lb | 191 lb |
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