Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Hybrid Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V Hybrid

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

Side view
  • Length182.1 in
  • Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Honda CR-V Hybrid width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V Hybrid is 187 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,706 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V Hybrid is 187 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,706 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.0 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda CR-V HybridDifference
Length182.1 in182.1 in0.0 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in1.5 in
Height67.8 in66.5 in1.3 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.7 in0.4 in
Ground clearance8.7 in
Curb weight3,519 lb3,706 lb187 lb

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