BMW X1 vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Honda CR-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.8 in
  • Height63.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,660 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 5.8 in shorter (174.8 in vs 180.6 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 251 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,410 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Honda CR-V has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 251 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,410 lb)
  3. Height: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in taller (63.5 in vs 66.3 in)
  4. Length: BMW X1 is 5.8 in shorter (174.8 in vs 180.6 in)
  5. Width: BMW X1 is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1BMW X1 is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda CR-VHonda CR-V has 1.0 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X1Honda CR-VDifference
Length174.8 in180.6 in5.8 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in1.3 in
Height63.5 in66.3 in2.8 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in0.4 in
Ground clearance7.0 in8.0 in1.0 in
Curb weight3,660 lb3,410 lb251 lb

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