Honda HR-V Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Honda HR-V is 179.9″ long, 72.4″ wide, on a 104.7″ wheelbase, weighing 3,254 lb. Since 2016 it has grown 7% in length and gained 9% in weight. At 15 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Honda HR-V generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Honda HR-V, 267 lb of it since 2016, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Honda HR-V dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2016–2022	168.9″	70.1″	63″	102.8″	2,987 lb
2023–2026	179.9″	72.4″	63.4″	104.7″	3,254 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2016 to today the HR-V gained 11″ of length (7%) and 267 lb of weight (9%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

HR-V year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 11 years on record for the Honda HR-V. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Honda HR-V dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2026	179.9″	72.4″	104.7″	3,254 lb	2
2025	179.9″	72.4″	104.7″	3,254 lb	2
2024	179.9″	72.4″	104.7″	3,254 lb	2
2023	179.9″	72.4″	104.7″	3,254 lb	2
2022	171.3″	69.7″	102.8″	2,992 lb	2
2021	171.3″	69.7″	102.8″	2,992 lb	2
2020	171.3″	69.7″	102.8″	2,992 lb	2
2019	171.3″	69.7″	102.8″	2,992 lb	2
2018	168.9″	70.1″	102.8″	2,987 lb	2
2017	168.9″	70.1″	102.8″	2,987 lb	2
2016	168.9″	70.1″	102.8″	2,987 lb	2

ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a HR-V fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 15-foot Honda HR-V it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the HR-V clears the garage by 4 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Honda HR-V — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 955 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 HR-V against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	72.4″	71.3″	+1.1″
Wheelbase	104.7″	105.5″	-0.8″
Curb weight	3,254 lb	3,424 lb	-170 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. At 3,254 lb the Honda HR-V is 170 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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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, 11 measured model years for the Honda HR-V between 2016 and 2026.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Honda HR-V fits into 2 rows instead of 11. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Honda HR-V.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Honda HR-V?

179.9″ (14′ 12″) in its current generation, 72.4″ wide and 63.4″ tall.

How much does a Honda HR-V weigh?

3,254 lb at the kerb, which is 9% more than the first generation we hold from 2016.

Will a HR-V fit in a garage?

At 15 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the HR-V got bigger over the years?

Yes — 11″ longer and 267 lb heavier since 2016, across 2 generations. Weight grew 9%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Honda HR-V. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 179.9″ and 3,254 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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