Toyota RAV4 vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Volvo XC40
- Length180.9 in – 181.5 in
- Height67.0 in – 68.6 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.6 in
- Curb weight3,370 lb – 3,655 lb
- Width73.0 in – 73.4 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 7.0 in shorter (181.2 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.1 in narrower (73.2 in vs 73.3 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 177 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,690 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 177 lb heavier (3,513 lb vs 3,690 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 7.0 in shorter (181.2 in vs 174.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.2 in | 174.2 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,513 lb | 3,690 lb | 177 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.9 in – 181.5 in).
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