Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 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 weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 177.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.3 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.1 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 239 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,469 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 239 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,469 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.3 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 1.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 177.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda CR-VDifference
Length176.6 in177.9 in1.3 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in3.3 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in1.1 in
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,230 lb3,469 lb239 lb

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