2022 Toyota RAV4 vs 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Which is bigger, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 sits 13.5 cm longer than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, representing a noticeable step up in total length. The width difference of 2.9 cm is negligible between the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2022 Toyota RAV4, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. From the comparison table, you can see that the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is 8.2 cm taller, which can make loading child seats or luggage slightly easier than in the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is slightly more stable at speed thanks to a 5 cm longer wheelbase than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, though the effect is minimal.
Measurements
Length
459.5 cm (+13.5)
446 cm
Height
170.2 cm (+8.2)
162 cm
Body width
185.4 cm (+2.9)
182.5 cm
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
269 cm (+5)
264 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m² (+0.4)
8.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.5 cm
6.9 cm longer than the average Crossover
446 cm
6.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
170.2 cm
7.4 cm taller than the average Crossover
162 cm
0.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
185.4 cm
0.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
269 cm
3.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
264 cm
8.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.5 m²
0.1 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
8.1 m²
0.3 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 offers a 107 L lead in the boot and a large 286 L (VDA) edge with the seats down.
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 (+107)
473 L
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 (+286)
1,404 L
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
N/A
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
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 (+31.7)
179.1 L per m
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 (+15.6)
98.1 L per m²
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
473 L
28 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,404 L
104 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
N/A
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
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
In terms of door count, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2022 Toyota RAV4 are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. Both the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross holding a slim 0.6 m turning circle advantage. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is 153 kg heavier than the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11 m (+0.6)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,533 kg (+153)
1,380 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,533 kg
99 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,380 kg
252 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Toyota RAV4 or 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross 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 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 52 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
52 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota 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.