2022 Toyota RAV4 vs 2017 Tesla Model 3
Which is bigger, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 or 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 measures an extra 10 cm in length, providing a slightly more substantial footprint on the road than the 2022 Toyota RAV4. The width difference of 0.4 cm is negligible between the 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 2022 Toyota RAV4, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The roofline of the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is 25.7 cm higher than that of the 2017 Tesla Model 3, making the contrast immediately noticeable. If you live in a rural area, the 2022 Toyota RAV4's 7.3 cm ground clearance lead over the 2017 Tesla Model 3 is a major plus. The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers 18.5 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
459.5 cm
469.5 cm (+10)
Height
170.2 cm (+25.7)
144.5 cm
Body width
185.4 cm (+0.4)
185 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
208.8 cm
Ground clearance
21.3 cm (+7.3)
14 cm
Wheelbase
269 cm
287.5 cm (+18.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
8.7 m² (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.5 cm
6.9 cm longer than the average Crossover
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
170.2 cm
7.4 cm taller than the average Crossover
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Body width
185.4 cm
0.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width including mirrors
N/A
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
Wheelbase
269 cm
3.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.7 m²
0 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is in a completely different league for utility, beating the 2017 Tesla Model 3 by an additional 504 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up. With its seats down, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 has 1,690 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
580 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,690 L
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,065 L (+504)
561 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,977 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
N/A
88 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
210.8 L per m
N/A
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
113.7 L per m²
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
580 L
135 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,690 L
182 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,065 L
326 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,977 L
106 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+15%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Both 2017 Tesla Model 3 and 2022 Toyota RAV4 are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2017 Tesla Model 3 has a turning circle of only 0.6 m wider than the 2022 Toyota RAV4.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11 m
11.6 m (+0.6)
Curb weight
1,533 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,533 kg
99 kg lighter than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2022 Toyota RAV4 or 2017 Tesla Model 3 fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Toyota RAV4 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 44.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
2017 Tesla Model 3 parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Tesla documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.