Toyota RAV4 Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Toyota RAV4 is 179.1″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 104.7″ wheelbase, weighing 3,655 lb. Since 1997 it has grown 10% in length and gained 38% in weight. At 14.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Toyota RAV4 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Toyota RAV4 dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1997	163.4″	66.9″	65″	94.9″	2,657 lb
1998	148.4″	66.9″	65.4″	90.9″	2,707 lb
1999	140.6″	66.9″	65.4″	86.6″	2,701 lb
2000	148.4″	66.9″	65.4″	90.9″	2,773 lb
2001–2005	161.4″	68.5″	66.5″	98″	2,877 lb
2006–2027	179.1″	71.7″	68.9″	104.7″	3,655 lb

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1997 to today the RAV4 gained 15.7″ of length (10%) and 999 lb of weight (38%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

RAV4 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 31 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Toyota RAV4 dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2027	181.9″	73.2″	105.9″	3,832 lb	3
2026	181.9″	73.2″	105.9″	3,832 lb	3
2025	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,686 lb	5
2024	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,686 lb	5
2023	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,556 lb	4
2022	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,556 lb	4
2021	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,556 lb	4
2020	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,556 lb	4
2019	180.7″	72.8″	105.9″	3,556 lb	4
2018	181.1″	72.8″	104.7″	3,622 lb	3
2017	181.1″	72.8″	104.7″	3,622 lb	3
2016	181.1″	72.8″	104.7″	3,583 lb	5
2015	179.5″	72.8″	104.7″	3,483 lb	4
2014	179.5″	72.8″	104.7″	3,483 lb	4
2013	179.5″	72.8″	104.7″	3,483 lb	4
2012	179.1″	72.4″	104.7″	3,547 lb	5
2011	179.1″	72.4″	104.7″	3,530 lb	6
2010	179.1″	72.4″	104.7″	3,569 lb	2
2009	179.1″	72.4″	104.7″	3,549 lb	2
2008	179.1″	71.7″	104.7″	3,549 lb	2
2007	179.1″	72″	104.7″	3,591 lb	3
2006	179.1″	72″	104.7″	3,591 lb	3
2005	161.4″	68.5″	98″	3,000 lb	1
2004	161.4″	68.5″	98″	3,000 lb	1
2003	161.4″	68.5″	98″	2,877 lb	1
2002	161.4″	68.5″	98″	2,877 lb	1
2001	161.4″	68.5″	98″	2,877 lb	1
2000	148.4″	66.9″	90.9″	2,773 lb	2
1999	145.7″	66.9″	89.4″	2,696 lb	3
1998	148.4″	66.9″	90.9″	2,696 lb	4
1997	157.9″	66.9″	92.1″	2,639 lb	3

ROWS 31·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a RAV4 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Toyota RAV4 — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	14.9 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	14.9 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 930 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Toyota RAV4 against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	71.7″	71.3″	+0.4″
Wheelbase	104.7″	105.1″	-0.4″
Curb weight	3,655 lb	3,384 lb	271 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Toyota RAV4?

179.1″ (14′ 11″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 68.9″ tall.

How much does a Toyota RAV4 weigh?

3,655 lb at the kerb, which is 38% more than the first generation we hold from 1997.

Will a RAV4 fit in a garage?

At 14.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the RAV4 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 15.7″ longer and 999 lb heavier since 1997, across 6 generations. Weight grew 38%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.