Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 2.6 in shorter (180.9 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 51 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,417 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 6.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 51 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,417 lb)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 2.6 in shorter (180.9 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 64.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 6.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,468 lb | 3,417 lb | 51 lb |
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