Honda CR-V vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X1
- Length178.3 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.6 in
- BMW X1 width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 1.8 in shorter (178.3 in vs 176.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 4.1 in taller (64.9 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.7 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 292 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,709 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 292 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,709 lb)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 4.1 in taller (64.9 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.7 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 176.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 60.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 7.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 3,709 lb | 292 lb |
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