Honda CR-V Hybrid vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V Hybrid · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length182.1 in
  • Height66.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.7 in
  • Curb weight3,708 lb – 3,763 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V Hybrid is 0.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in taller (66.5 in vs 68.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V Hybrid is 199 lb heavier (3,736 lb vs 3,537 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V Hybrid is 199 lb heavier (3,736 lb vs 3,537 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in taller (66.5 in vs 68.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 106.5 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.8 in)
  5. Length: Honda CR-V Hybrid is 0.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 182.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V HybridHonda CR-V Hybrid is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V Hybrid · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-V HybridSubaru ForesterDifference
Length182.1 in182.7 in0.6 in
Width73.0 in71.8 in1.2 in
Height66.5 in68.2 in1.7 in
Wheelbase104.7 in106.5 in1.8 in
Ground clearance8.9 in
Curb weight3,736 lb3,537 lb199 lb

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