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Spec height1 1.674 m 2 
+ 1.4 cm
1 1.66 m Spec height1
+ 2.8 cm 2
2 4.56 m Spec length
+ 1 cm 1 4.57 m Spec length
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Side View Car Size ComparisonToyota RAV4 (XA4) SUV 2012 vs. Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007


Dimensions & Specifications | Toyota RAV4 (XA4) SUV 2012 is 1 cm longer and 1.4 cm lower compared to Subaru Forester (SH) SUV 2007. It has 2.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 6% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
457 cm
+1
Length
456 cm
184.5 cm
+6.5
Width2
178 cm
213 cm
+12.5
Width incl. mirrors
200.5 cm
166 cm
Height1
167.4 cm
+1.4
266 cm
+4.5
Wheelbase
261.5 cm
18.7 cm
Ground clearance3
21.5 cm
+2.8
1610 kg
+5%
Weight4,6
1540 kg
5
Seats max.
5
547 l
+22%
Cargo volume EU4
450 l
1746 l
+6%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1660 l
1087 l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
2078 l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 26290
+7%
Price EU7
€ 24600
$ 23300
+17%
Price US7
$ 19995
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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