Honda CR-V vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Toyota Highlander
- Length178.3 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 10.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 3.6 in narrower (71.6 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 3.8 in taller (64.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 788 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 4,205 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 788 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 4,205 lb)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 3.8 in taller (64.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 10.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 188.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 10.1 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 3.6 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 188.4 in | 10.1 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 75.2 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 68.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 109.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 4,205 lb | 788 lb |
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