Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V
- Length175.2 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,095 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in shorter (175.2 in vs 178.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 152 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,244 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 152 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,244 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in shorter (175.2 in vs 178.6 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 1.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 178.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,093 lb | 3,244 lb | 152 lb |
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