BMW X1 vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Honda HR-V

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

Side view
  • Length175.4 in
  • Height62.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,543 lb – 3,697 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Honda HR-V width69.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda HR-V is 5.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 170.4 in)
  • Width: Honda HR-V is 1.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Honda HR-V is 0.3 in taller (62.9 in vs 63.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.4 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 592 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,028 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 5.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 592 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,028 lb)
  3. Length: Honda HR-V is 5.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 170.4 in)
  4. Width: Honda HR-V is 1.9 in narrower (71.7 in vs 69.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 102.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-VHonda HR-V is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Honda HR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-VHonda HR-V is narrower by 1.9 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 1.6 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-VBased on length × width (Honda HR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW X1Honda HR-VDifference
Length175.4 in170.4 in5.0 in
Width71.7 in69.8 in1.9 in
Height62.9 in63.2 in0.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in102.8 in2.3 in
Ground clearance7.0 in5.4 in1.6 in
Curb weight3,620 lb3,028 lb592 lb

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