Honda CR-V vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X3
- Length180.6 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,307 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.2 in shorter (180.6 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 721 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 721 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 4,130 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 110.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.2 in shorter (180.6 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 3.2 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 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 183.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 110.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,410 lb | 4,130 lb | 721 lb |
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