Honda CR-V vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · BMW X3
- Length182.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in – 104.8 in
- Curb weight3,337 lb – 3,569 lb
- Width73.0 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.8 in shorter (182.1 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 783 lb heavier (3,453 lb vs 4,236 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 783 lb heavier (3,453 lb vs 4,236 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 8.0 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 1.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.6 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 3.8 in shorter (182.1 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 3.8 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 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 185.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 112.8 in | 8.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,453 lb | 4,236 lb | 783 lb |
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