Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Forester
- Length177.6 in
- Height65.9 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,164 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in shorter (177.6 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 3.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 87 lb heavier (3,145 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda CR-V is 3.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 87 lb heavier (3,145 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in shorter (177.6 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 175.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 68.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 62.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 99.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,145 lb | 3,058 lb | 87 lb |
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