Honda CR-V vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Dodge Nitro

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Dodge Nitro width73.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Nitro is 0.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.9 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.1 in)
  • Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 577 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,047 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 577 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,047 lb)
  2. Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 69.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.8 in)
  4. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.1 in)
  5. Length: Dodge Nitro is 0.4 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge NitroDodge Nitro is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-VBased on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VDodge NitroDifference
Length179.3 in178.9 in0.4 in
Width71.6 in73.1 in1.5 in
Height66.1 in69.9 in3.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in108.8 in5.7 in
Curb weight3,470 lb4,047 lb577 lb

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