Honda HR-V vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · BMW X1

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

Side view
  • Length169.1 in
  • Height63.2 in
  • Wheelbase102.8 in
  • Ground clearance6.7 in
  • Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,109 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.8 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda HR-V is 6.3 in shorter (169.1 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: Honda HR-V is 1.9 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Honda HR-V is 0.3 in taller (63.2 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 622 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,620 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 622 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,620 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.0 in)
  3. Length: Honda HR-V is 6.3 in shorter (169.1 in vs 175.4 in)
  4. Width: Honda HR-V is 1.9 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-VHonda HR-V is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-VHonda HR-V is narrower by 1.9 in
  • More ground clearanceBMW X1BMW X1 has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-VBased on length × width (Honda HR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda HR-VBMW X1Difference
Length169.1 in175.4 in6.3 in
Width69.8 in71.7 in1.9 in
Height63.2 in62.9 in0.3 in
Wheelbase102.8 in105.1 in2.3 in
Ground clearance6.7 in7.0 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,999 lb3,620 lb622 lb

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