Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Honda CR-V
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Honda CR-V width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 10.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 179.4 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 64.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 211 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,491 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 211 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,491 lb)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 10.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 179.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 64.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 10.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda CR-V — Based on length × width (Honda CR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 179.4 in | 10.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 64.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 103.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 3,491 lb | 211 lb |
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