Honda CR-V Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Honda CR-V is 184.6″ long, 73.6″ wide, on a 106.3″ wheelbase, weighing 3,580 lb. Since 1997 it has grown 4% in length and gained 16% in weight. At 15.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Honda CR-V generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Honda CR-V dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1997	177.6″	68.9″	65.7″	103.1″	3,080 lb
1998–2006	173.2″	68.9″	65.7″	103.1″	3,080 lb
2007–2016	178″	71.7″	66.1″	103.1″	3,470 lb
2017–2022	180.7″	72.8″	66.1″	104.7″	3,397 lb
2023–2026	184.6″	73.6″	66.1″	106.3″	3,580 lb

ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1997 to today the CR-V gained 7.1″ of length (4%) and 500 lb of weight (16%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

CR-V year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 30 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Honda CR-V dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	184.6″	73.6″	106.3″	3,580 lb	2
2025	184.6″	73.6″	106.3″	3,580 lb	2
2024	184.6″	73.6″	106.3″	3,580 lb	2
2023	184.6″	73.6″	106.3″	3,580 lb	2
2022	180.7″	72.8″	104.7″	3,397 lb	2
2021	180.7″	72.8″	104.7″	3,397 lb	2
2020	180.7″	72.8″	104.7″	3,397 lb	2
2019	180.7″	72.8″	104.7″	3,397 lb	2
2018	180.7″	72.8″	104.7″	3,397 lb	2
2017	180.7″	72.8″	104.7″	3,397 lb	2
2016	179.5″	71.7″	103.1″	3,437 lb	2
2015	179.5″	71.7″	103.1″	3,437 lb	2
2014	178.3″	71.7″	103.1″	3,428 lb	2
2013	178.3″	71.7″	103.1″	3,397 lb	2
2012	178.3″	71.7″	103.1″	3,397 lb	2
2011	178″	71.7″	103.1″	3,530 lb	2
2010	178″	71.7″	103.1″	3,530 lb	2
2009	178″	71.7″	103.1″	3,470 lb	2
2008	178″	71.7″	103.1″	3,470 lb	2
2007	178″	71.7″	103.1″	3,470 lb	2
2006	174″	70.1″	103.1″	3,435 lb	2
2005	174″	70.1″	103.1″	3,263 lb	1
2004	171.7″	70.1″	103.5″	3,263 lb	1
2003	171.7″	70.1″	103.5″	3,263 lb	1
2002	171.7″	70.1″	103.5″	3,263 lb	1
2001	173.2″	68.9″	103.1″	3,201 lb	1
2000	173.2″	68.9″	103.1″	3,201 lb	1
1999	173.2″	68.9″	103.1″	3,201 lb	1
1998	173.2″	68.9″	103.1″	3,080 lb	1
1997	177.6″	68.9″	103.1″	3,080 lb	1

ROWS 30·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a CR-V fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Honda CR-V — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.4 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.4 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.1 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,044 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Honda CR-V against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	73.6″	72″	+1.6″
Wheelbase	106.3″	107.5″	-1.2″
Curb weight	3,580 lb	3,591 lb	-11 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Honda CR-V?

184.6″ (15′ 5″) in its current generation, 73.6″ wide and 66.1″ tall.

How much does a Honda CR-V weigh?

3,580 lb at the kerb, which is 16% more than the first generation we hold from 1997.

Will a CR-V fit in a garage?

At 15.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the CR-V got bigger over the years?

Yes — 7.1″ longer and 500 lb heavier since 1997, across 5 generations. Weight grew 16%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.