Honda CR-V vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Jeep Wrangler

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

Side view
  • Length177.9 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,549 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in – 73.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Wrangler is 9.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 168.2 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 2.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 569 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 4,038 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 569 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 4,038 lb)
  2. Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 71.7 in)
  3. Length: Jeep Wrangler is 9.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 168.2 in)
  4. Width: Honda CR-V is 2.2 in narrower (71.6 in vs 73.8 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 2.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VJeep WranglerDifference
Length177.9 in168.2 in9.8 in
Width71.6 in73.8 in2.2 in
Height66.1 in71.7 in5.6 in
Wheelbase103.1 in105.7 in2.6 in
Ground clearance—9.8 in—
Curb weight3,469 lb4,038 lb569 lb

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