BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Honda CR-V
- Length185.9 in – 186.1 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,034 lb – 4,277 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Honda CR-V width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.9 in shorter (186.0 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.6 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 104.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 699 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,457 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 699 lb heavier (4,156 lb vs 3,457 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 104.8 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.9 in shorter (186.0 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.6 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 3.9 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 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.0 in | 182.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 104.8 in | 8.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,156 lb | 3,457 lb | 699 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.9 in – 186.1 in).
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