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Toyota RAV4 Specs

Since 1997 the RAV4 has grown 18.5″ in length and gained 1,175 lb: weight rose 44%, length only 11%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 8 generations · 1997–2027 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 is 181.9″ long, 73.2″ wide and 68.9″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,832 lb. At 15.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Toyota RAV4 generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1999, when the new car was 7.8″ shorter than the 1998 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2026: 382 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Toyota RAV4 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1997163.4″66.9″65″94.9″2,657 lb
1998148.4″66.9″65.4″90.9″2,707 lb
1999140.6″66.9″65.4″86.6″2,701 lb
2000148.4″66.9″65.4″90.9″2,773 lb
2001–2005161.4″68.5″66.5″98″2,877 lb
2006–2012179.1″71.7″68.9″104.7″3,655 lb
2013–2025179.5″72.8″66.5″104.7″3,483 lb
2026–2027181.1″72.8″70.1″105.9″3,865 lb
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

RAV4 year by year

FIG.02·Toyota RAV4 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2027181.9″73.2″105.9″3,832 lb3
2026181.9″73.2″105.9″3,832 lb3
2025180.7″72.8″105.9″3,686 lb5
2024180.7″72.8″105.9″3,686 lb5
2023180.7″72.8″105.9″3,556 lb4
2022180.7″72.8″105.9″3,556 lb4
2021180.7″72.8″105.9″3,556 lb4
2020180.7″72.8″105.9″3,556 lb4
2019180.7″72.8″105.9″3,556 lb4
2018181.1″72.8″104.7″3,622 lb3
2017181.1″72.8″104.7″3,622 lb3
2016181.1″72.8″104.7″3,583 lb5
2015179.5″72.8″104.7″3,483 lb4
2014179.5″72.8″104.7″3,483 lb4
2013179.5″72.8″104.7″3,483 lb4
2012179.1″72.4″104.7″3,547 lb5
2011179.1″72.4″104.7″3,530 lb6
2010179.1″72.4″104.7″3,569 lb2
2009179.1″72.4″104.7″3,549 lb2
2008179.1″71.7″104.7″3,549 lb2
2007179.1″72″104.7″3,591 lb3
2006179.1″72″104.7″3,591 lb3
2005161.4″68.5″98″3,000 lb1
2004161.4″68.5″98″3,000 lb1
2003161.4″68.5″98″2,877 lb1
2002161.4″68.5″98″2,877 lb1
2001161.4″68.5″98″2,877 lb1
2000148.4″66.9″90.9″2,773 lb2
1999145.7″66.9″89.4″2,696 lb3
1998148.4″66.9″90.9″2,696 lb4
1997157.9″66.9″92.1″2,639 lb3
ROWS 31·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

RAV4 on the used market

In 5,216 RAV4 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2013–2025 car is the most common: 3,252 of them (62%), at an average asking price of $20,646. The current 2026–2027 car averages $43,188. ForCar visitors have decoded 1,231 RAV4 VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2025 and 2024.

FIG.05·Toyota RAV4 generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2026–2027511%$43,188210,619 mi
2013–20253,25262%$20,64694,198 mi
2006–20121,51829%$7,649152,497 mi
2001–20052865%$4,563169,267 mi
200025<1%$4,257200,970 mi
199922<1%$3,765179,446 mi
1998271%$3,657173,435 mi
199725<1%$4,538158,598 mi
Other years10<1%$5,123184,274 mi
ROWS 9·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a RAV4 fit

FIG.02·Toyota RAV4 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.2 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Toyota RAV4 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,094 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.2″71.7″+1.5″
Wheelbase105.9″106.3″−0.4″
Curb weight3,832 lb3,516 lb+316 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

RAV4 against its rivals

Next to the Jeep Wrangler, Honda CR-V and Tesla Model Y, the RAV4 is the narrowest of the four.

FIG.04·Toyota RAV4 against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Toyota RAV4 (this car)2027181.9″73.2″3,832 lb
Jeep Wrangler2026174.8″74″4,385 lb
Honda CR-V2026184.6″73.6″3,580 lb
Tesla Model Y2026188.6″78″4,363 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 RAV4 bigger than the 2026?

No. The 2027 and 2026 RAV4 are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the RAV4 or the Jeep Wrangler?

The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is 7.1″ shorter and 553 lb heavier than the 2027 RAV4.

How much does a used RAV4 cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,538 for the 1997 car to $43,188 for the 2026–2027 one, across 5,216 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 31 RAV4 model years, 1997 to 2027. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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