Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Honda CR-V width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.9 in shorter (181.5 in vs 180.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.7 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 0.9 in shorter (181.5 in vs 180.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 180.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,410 lb | — |
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