Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda HR-V
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Honda HR-V width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 1.7 in shorter (181.5 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 1.7 in shorter (181.5 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda HR-V has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda HR-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 HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 179.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 63.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
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