BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Honda CR-V
- Length183.0 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,112 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.7 in shorter (183.0 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 0.5 in taller (65.4 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 750 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 750 lb heavier (4,167 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X3 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.5 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.7 in shorter (183.0 in vs 178.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X3 — BMW X3 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.0 in | 178.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 64.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,167 lb | 3,417 lb | 750 lb |
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