Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Subaru Outback
- Length182.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in – 104.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,337 lb – 3,576 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 9.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 329 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 329 lb heavier (3,457 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 9.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (104.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.7 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 | 182.1 in | 191.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.8 in | 108.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,457 lb | 3,786 lb | 329 lb |
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