Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Outback
- Length181.0 in – 181.8 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,318 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Subaru Outback width68.1 in – 69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 6.0 in shorter (181.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 7.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 42 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,448 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda CR-V is 7.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 58.9 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 6.0 in shorter (181.4 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (70.2 in vs 68.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 42 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,448 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.4 in | 187.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 68.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 58.9 in | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lb | 3,448 lb | 42 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 181.0 in – 181.8 in).
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