Dodge Nitro vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Honda CR-V

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

Side view
  • Length178.9 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase108.8 in
  • Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.1 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Nitro is 5.9 in shorter (178.9 in vs 184.8 in)
  • Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.5 in)
  • Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 506 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,566 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 506 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,566 lb)
  2. Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.3 in)
  3. Length: Dodge Nitro is 5.9 in shorter (178.9 in vs 184.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Width: Dodge Nitro is 0.4 in narrower (73.1 in vs 73.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge NitroDodge Nitro is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge NitroDodge Nitro is narrower by 0.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge NitroBased on length × width (Dodge Nitro)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NitroHonda CR-VDifference
Length178.9 in184.8 in5.9 in
Width73.1 in73.5 in0.4 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in3.6 in
Wheelbase108.8 in106.3 in2.5 in
Curb weight4,072 lb3,566 lb506 lb

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