Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Subaru Forester width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in shorter (179.3 in vs 179.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 115 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,355 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 115 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,355 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.4 in)
  4. Length: Honda CR-V is 0.2 in shorter (179.3 in vs 179.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VSubaru ForesterDifference
Length179.3 in179.5 in0.2 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in1.5 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,470 lb3,355 lb115 lb

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