Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Forester
- Length178.6 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in shorter (178.6 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 94 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 94 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in shorter (178.6 in vs 175.2 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in taller (66.2 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.6 in | 175.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 68.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 65.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,244 lb | 3,150 lb | 94 lb |
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