Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Outback
- Length179.3 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 8.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.1 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 52 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 8.9 in shorter (179.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 52 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 188.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 9.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,522 lb | 52 lb |
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