Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Honda CR-V
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,425 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 7.3 in shorter (185.9 in vs 178.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 5.4 in taller (60.8 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 326 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,244 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 326 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,244 lb)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 5.4 in taller (60.8 in vs 66.2 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 7.3 in shorter (185.9 in vs 178.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 178.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 66.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,244 lb | 326 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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