Subaru Forester vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Honda HR-V
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,588 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Honda HR-V width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 2.3 in shorter (182.1 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.9 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (67.8 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.5 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (67.8 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 2.3 in shorter (182.1 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.9 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 179.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 63.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | — | — |
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