Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,210 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.8 in shorter (176.6 in vs 181.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (68.3 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 3.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 256 lb heavier (3,150 lb vs 3,406 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 256 lb heavier (3,150 lb vs 3,406 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.8 in shorter (176.6 in vs 181.4 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 4.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 181.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,150 lb | 3,406 lb | 256 lb |
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