Honda CR-V vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 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
  • Length178.6 in
  • Height66.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.2 in
  • Toyota Highlander width71.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 5.8 in shorter (178.6 in vs 184.4 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 1.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in taller (66.2 in vs 67.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 500 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,744 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 500 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,744 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 106.9 in)
  3. Length: Honda CR-V is 5.8 in shorter (178.6 in vs 184.4 in)
  4. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.7 in narrower (70.2 in vs 71.9 in)
  5. Height: Toyota Highlander is 0.8 in taller (66.2 in vs 67.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 5.8 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 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VToyota HighlanderDifference
Length178.6 in184.4 in5.8 in
Width70.2 in71.9 in1.7 in
Height66.2 in67.0 in0.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in106.9 in3.8 in
Curb weight3,244 lb3,744 lb500 lb

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