2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2023 Honda CR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2023 Honda CR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show over 121.7 cm of separation between the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2023 Honda CR‑V, which is a huge difference. You’ll feel the difference in every turn; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is 16.5 cm wider, demanding more space in every environment than the 2023 Honda CR‑V. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is an incredible 30.8 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2023 Honda CR‑V. Both cars are tuned for a similar ride height, despite the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s 1.5 cm ground clearance advantage. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning features a significantly longer wheelbase at 99.6 cm more than the 2023 Honda CR‑V, marking a potential leap in vehicle size.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm (+121.7)
469.4 cm
Height
198.9 cm (+30.8)
168.1 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm (+16.5)
186.7 cm
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm (+1.5)
N/A
Ground clearance
21.3 cm (+99.6)
19.8 cm
Wheelbase
369.6 cm (+3.2)
270 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning offers a massive 382 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2023 Honda CR‑V counters with a huge 671 L lead for total hauling with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,495 L (+382)
1,113 L
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,495 L
2,166 L (+671)
Frunk capacity
400 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
252.9 L per m
315.6 L per m (+62.7)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
124.5 L per m²
169.1 L per m² (+44.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
1,113 L
374 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
129%
SAE: above class average (+29%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 4-door 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2023 Honda CR‑V. In terms of seating capacity, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning matches the 2023 Honda CR‑V exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. The steering disparity is vast; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning requires a staggering 3.23 m of extra space to clear a turn than the 2023 Honda CR‑V. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2023 Honda CR‑V’s 1,153.1 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
14.6 m (+3.2)
11.4 m
Curb weight
2,728 kg (+1,153)
1,575 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2023 Honda CR‑V fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
2023 Honda CR‑V parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 44 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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