Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda CR-V
- 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
- Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
- Honda CR-V width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (68.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 29 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,566 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (68.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in shorter (182.7 in vs 184.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 29 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,566 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 184.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 66.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 3,566 lb | 29 lb |
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