Dodge Nitro vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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 weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.1 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Nitro is 0.4 in shorter (178.9 in vs 179.3 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 577 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 577 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  2. Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.6 in)
  5. Length: Dodge Nitro is 0.4 in shorter (178.9 in vs 179.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge NitroDodge Nitro is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-VBased on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NitroHonda CR-VDifference
Length178.9 in179.3 in0.4 in
Width73.1 in71.6 in1.5 in
Height69.9 in66.1 in3.8 in
Wheelbase108.8 in103.1 in5.7 in
Curb weight4,047 lb3,470 lb577 lb

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