Honda CR-V vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in – 7.0 in
  • Curb weight3,358 lb – 3,576 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW X1 is 4.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 174.8 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 0.1 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 1.4 in taller (64.9 in vs 63.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 182 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,649 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 182 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,649 lb)
  3. Length: BMW X1 is 4.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 174.8 in)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 1.4 in taller (64.9 in vs 63.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1BMW X1 is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is narrower by 0.1 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VBMW X1Difference
Length179.4 in174.8 in4.6 in
Width71.6 in71.7 in0.1 in
Height64.9 in63.5 in1.4 in
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.5 in7.0 in0.5 in
Curb weight3,467 lb3,649 lb182 lb

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