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Honda CR-V Specs

Since 1997 the CR-V has grown 7.1″ in length and gained 500 lb: weight rose 16%, length only 4%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1997–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Honda CR-V is 184.6″ long, 73.6″ wide and 66.1″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,580 lb. At 15.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Honda CR-V generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2007: the new car was 6.3″ longer and 207 lb heavier than the 2002–2006 one. The current car, sold since 2023, is 3.9″ longer and 183 lb heavier than the 2017–2022 one.

FIG.01·Honda CR-V dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1997–2001177.6″68.9″65.7″103.1″3,080 lb
2002–2006171.7″70.1″66.1″103.5″3,263 lb
2007–2011178″71.7″66.1″103.1″3,470 lb
2012–2016178.3″71.7″64.6″103.1″3,397 lb
2017–2022180.7″72.8″66.1″104.7″3,397 lb
2023–2026184.6″73.6″66.1″106.3″3,580 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

CR-V year by year

FIG.02·Honda CR-V dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026184.6″73.6″106.3″3,580 lb2
2025184.6″73.6″106.3″3,580 lb2
2024184.6″73.6″106.3″3,580 lb2
2023184.6″73.6″106.3″3,580 lb2
2022180.7″72.8″104.7″3,397 lb2
2021180.7″72.8″104.7″3,397 lb2
2020180.7″72.8″104.7″3,397 lb2
2019180.7″72.8″104.7″3,397 lb2
2018180.7″72.8″104.7″3,397 lb2
2017180.7″72.8″104.7″3,397 lb2
2016179.5″71.7″103.1″3,437 lb2
2015179.5″71.7″103.1″3,437 lb2
2014178.3″71.7″103.1″3,428 lb2
2013178.3″71.7″103.1″3,397 lb2
2012178.3″71.7″103.1″3,397 lb2
2011178″71.7″103.1″3,530 lb2
2010178″71.7″103.1″3,530 lb2
2009178″71.7″103.1″3,470 lb2
2008178″71.7″103.1″3,470 lb2
2007178″71.7″103.1″3,470 lb2
2006174″70.1″103.1″3,435 lb2
2005174″70.1″103.1″3,263 lb1
2004171.7″70.1″103.5″3,263 lb1
2003171.7″70.1″103.5″3,263 lb1
2002171.7″70.1″103.5″3,263 lb1
2001173.2″68.9″103.1″3,201 lb1
2000173.2″68.9″103.1″3,201 lb1
1999173.2″68.9″103.1″3,201 lb1
1998173.2″68.9″103.1″3,080 lb1
1997177.6″68.9″103.1″3,080 lb1
ROWS 30·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

CR-V on the used market

In 6,252 CR-V listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2012–2016 car is the most common: 1,925 of them (31%), at an average asking price of $11,475. The current 2023–2026 car averages $32,936. ForCar visitors have decoded 1,111 CR-V VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2024 and 2025.

FIG.05·Honda CR-V generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2023–20264577%$32,93626,503 mi
2017–20221,06217%$19,14593,782 mi
2012–20161,92531%$11,475131,480 mi
2007–20111,72028%$6,828158,094 mi
2002–200688414%$4,772182,471 mi
1997–20012003%$3,815181,719 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a CR-V fit

FIG.02·Honda CR-V — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Honda CR-V against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,127 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.6″72″+1.6″
Wheelbase106.3″107.5″−1.2″
Curb weight3,580 lb3,613 lb−33 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

CR-V against its rivals

Next to the Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Mazda CX-5, the CR-V is the lightest of the four.

FIG.04·Honda CR-V against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Honda CR-V (this car)2026184.6″73.6″3,580 lb
Toyota RAV42027181.9″73.2″3,832 lb
Jeep Wrangler2026174.8″74″4,385 lb
Mazda CX-52027184.6″74.4″3,851 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 CR-V bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 CR-V are the same size and weight.

Which CR-V years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2023. Model years inside each range, such as 2023–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the CR-V or the Toyota RAV4?

The 2027 Toyota RAV4 is 2.7″ shorter and 252 lb heavier than the 2026 CR-V.

How much does a used CR-V cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,815 for the 1997–2001 car to $32,936 for the 2023–2026 one, across 6,252 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 30 CR-V model years, 1997 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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