Honda CR-V vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Forester
- Length182.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in – 104.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,337 lb – 3,576 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in shorter (182.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 81 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 81 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 106.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 182.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 68.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 106.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,457 lb | 3,537 lb | 81 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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