Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Outback
- Length177.6 in
- Height65.9 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in
- Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,219 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 8.3 in shorter (177.6 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 5.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 408 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 3,580 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 408 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 3,580 lb)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 5.1 in taller (65.9 in vs 60.8 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 8.3 in shorter (177.6 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.6 in | 185.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 68.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 60.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 104.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,173 lb | 3,580 lb | 408 lb |
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