Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda HR-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Honda HR-V width69.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda HR-V is 11.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 169.1 in)
  • Width: Honda HR-V is 0.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 4.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 102.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 475 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 2,999 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 475 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 2,999 lb)
  3. Length: Honda HR-V is 11.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 169.1 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Forester is 4.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.2 in)
  5. Width: Honda HR-V is 0.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda HR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterHonda HR-VDifference
Length180.9 in169.1 in11.8 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in0.9 in
Height67.3 in63.2 in4.1 in
Wheelbase103.9 in102.8 in1.1 in
Ground clearance8.8 in6.7 in2.1 in
Curb weight3,474 lb2,999 lb475 lb

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