Subaru Outback vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Honda CR-V
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Honda CR-V width73.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 196 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,566 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 196 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,566 lb)
- Length: Honda CR-V is 4.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 184.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.5 in)
- Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.1 in
- 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 | 184.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 3,566 lb | 196 lb |
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