Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Forester
- Length180.6 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,307 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in shorter (180.6 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 109 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 109 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in shorter (180.6 in vs 182.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 182.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 105.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,410 lb | 3,519 lb | 109 lb |
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