Honda HR-V vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda HR-V · Honda CR-V

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
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda HR-V is 10.3 in shorter (169.1 in vs 179.4 in)
  • Width: Honda HR-V is 1.8 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 1.7 in taller (63.2 in vs 64.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (102.8 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 469 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,467 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 469 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,467 lb)
  2. Length: Honda HR-V is 10.3 in shorter (169.1 in vs 179.4 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Honda HR-V has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 6.5 in)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 1.7 in taller (63.2 in vs 64.9 in)
  5. Width: Honda HR-V is 1.8 in narrower (69.8 in vs 71.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-VHonda HR-V is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Honda HR-V · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-VHonda HR-V is narrower by 1.8 in
  • More ground clearanceHonda HR-VHonda HR-V has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-VBased on length × width (Honda HR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda HR-VHonda CR-VDifference
Length169.1 in179.4 in10.3 in
Width69.8 in71.6 in1.8 in
Height63.2 in64.9 in1.7 in
Wheelbase102.8 in103.1 in0.3 in
Ground clearance6.7 in6.5 in0.2 in
Curb weight2,999 lb3,467 lb469 lb

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