Spec Sizes

Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Outback

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.6 in
  • Height66.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Subaru Outback width68.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 7.3 in shorter (178.6 in vs 185.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 5.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 60.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 326 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,570 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 326 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,570 lb)
  2. Height: Honda CR-V is 5.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 60.8 in)
  3. Length: Honda CR-V is 7.3 in shorter (178.6 in vs 185.9 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VSubaru OutbackDifference
Length178.6 in185.9 in7.3 in
Width70.2 in68.7 in1.5 in
Height66.2 in60.8 in5.4 in
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,244 lb3,570 lb326 lb

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