Dodge Nitro vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Honda CR-V
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in shorter (178.9 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 578 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,469 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 578 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,469 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.0 in shorter (178.9 in vs 177.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 177.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 103.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,469 lb | 578 lb |
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