Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Outback
- Length177.9 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 11.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 3.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 25 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda CR-V is 3.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 11.1 in shorter (177.9 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (71.6 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 25 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 189.0 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 69.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 62.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,469 lb | 3,494 lb | 25 lb |
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