Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Honda CR-V
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height59.1 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,310 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 6.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 181.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 5.0 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 64 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,406 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda CR-V is 5.0 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.2 in)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 6.0 in shorter (187.4 in vs 181.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 64 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,406 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 181.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 66.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,406 lb | 64 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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