Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 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
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
  • Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (68.2 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 104.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 84 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,453 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (68.2 in vs 66.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 84 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,453 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 104.8 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Length: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda CR-VDifference
Length182.7 in182.1 in0.6 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in1.2 in
Height68.2 in66.3 in1.9 in
Wheelbase106.5 in104.8 in1.8 in
Ground clearance8.9 in
Curb weight3,537 lb3,453 lb84 lb

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