Honda CR-V vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X3
- Length178.6 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width70.2 in
- BMW X3 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in shorter (178.6 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in narrower (70.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 110.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 768 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 4,012 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 768 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 4,012 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 110.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 2.8 in narrower (70.2 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in shorter (178.6 in vs 179.7 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.6 in | 179.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 73.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 66.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.1 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,244 lb | 4,012 lb | 768 lb |
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