Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V

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

Side view
  • Length176.6 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,210 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 256 lb heavier (3,150 lb vs 3,406 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.3 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.2 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Forester is 4.8 in shorter (176.6 in vs 181.4 in)
  5. 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 ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda CR-VDifference
Length176.6 in181.4 in4.8 in
Width68.3 in70.2 in1.9 in
Height65.0 in66.2 in1.2 in
Wheelbase99.4 in103.3 in3.9 in
Curb weight3,150 lb3,406 lb256 lb

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