Honda CR-V vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X1
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Length: BMW X1 is 4.6 in shorter (179.4 in vs 174.8 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 0.1 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 | 179.4 in | 174.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 63.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 7.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,467 lb | 3,649 lb | 182 lb |
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