Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 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
  • Length182.1 in
  • Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 63 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,457 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
  2. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.0 in)
  4. Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 63 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,457 lb)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester has 0.7 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda CR-VDifference
Length182.1 in182.1 in0.0 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in1.5 in
Height67.8 in66.3 in1.5 in
Wheelbase105.1 in104.8 in0.3 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.0 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,519 lb3,457 lb63 lb

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