Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length177.6 in
  • Height65.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.2 in
  • Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,219 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in shorter (177.6 in vs 175.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 0.9 in taller (65.9 in vs 65.0 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 33 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 3,140 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 99.4 in)
  2. Height: Honda CR-V is 0.9 in taller (65.9 in vs 65.0 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in shorter (177.6 in vs 175.6 in)
  4. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 33 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 3,140 lb)
  5. Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VSubaru ForesterDifference
Length177.6 in175.6 in2.0 in
Width68.9 in68.3 in0.6 in
Height65.9 in65.0 in0.9 in
Wheelbase103.2 in99.4 in3.8 in
Curb weight3,173 lb3,140 lb33 lb

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