Honda CR-V vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X3
- Length179.3 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
- Width71.6 in
- BMW X3 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.1 in taller (66.1 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 542 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,012 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 542 lb heavier (3,470 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 1.4 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 179.9 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 0.6 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 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 179.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 110.1 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 4,012 lb | 542 lb |
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