Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Honda CR-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.2 in
  • Height65.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda CR-V is 8.9 in shorter (188.2 in vs 179.3 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 52 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Honda CR-V is 8.9 in shorter (188.2 in vs 179.3 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 52 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 0.4 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.1 in)
  5. Width: Honda CR-V is 0.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-VBased on length × width (Honda CR-V)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackHonda CR-VDifference
Length188.2 in179.3 in8.9 in
Width71.7 in71.6 in0.1 in
Height65.7 in66.1 in0.4 in
Wheelbase107.9 in103.1 in4.8 in
Curb weight3,522 lb3,470 lb52 lb

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