Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Honda CR-V
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 11.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 177.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 3.7 in taller (62.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 19 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 3,469 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda CR-V is 11.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 177.9 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 3.7 in taller (62.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.9 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 19 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 3,469 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 11.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 177.9 in | 11.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 66.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,488 lb | 3,469 lb | 19 lb |
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