Honda CR-V vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota Highlander

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

Side view
  • Length177.6 in
  • Height65.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.2 in
  • Curb weight3,126 lb – 3,219 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in
  • Toyota Highlander width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 6.8 in shorter (177.6 in vs 184.4 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 3.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.4 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 106.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 510 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 3,683 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 510 lb heavier (3,173 lb vs 3,683 lb)
  2. Width: Honda CR-V is 3.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 71.9 in)
  3. Length: Honda CR-V is 6.8 in shorter (177.6 in vs 184.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.2 in vs 106.9 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.4 in taller (65.9 in vs 66.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VToyota HighlanderDifference
Length177.6 in184.4 in6.8 in
Width68.9 in71.9 in3.0 in
Height65.9 in66.3 in0.4 in
Wheelbase103.2 in106.9 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,173 lb3,683 lb510 lb

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