Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Forester
- Length177.9 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in taller (66.1 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 239 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 239 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,230 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in shorter (177.9 in vs 176.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 176.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 68.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,469 lb | 3,230 lb | 239 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.