Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 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
  • Length178.6 in
  • Height66.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 94 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,150 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.3 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in shorter (178.6 in vs 175.2 in)
  5. 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 ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VSubaru ForesterDifference
Length178.6 in175.2 in3.4 in
Width70.2 in68.3 in1.9 in
Height66.2 in65.0 in1.2 in
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,244 lb3,150 lb94 lb

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