2025 Ford Maverick vs 2023 Honda CR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2023 Honda CR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 38.1 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2025 Ford Maverick provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2023 Honda CR‑V. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2023 Honda CR‑V and 2025 Ford Maverick will feel near identical, as the 2023 Honda CR‑V is only 2.3 cm wider. The extra 5.9 cm of height in the 2025 Ford Maverick creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2023 Honda CR‑V. The 2025 Ford Maverick is only 1.3 cm more elevated than the 2023 Honda CR‑V, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. The 2025 Ford Maverick provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2023 Honda CR‑V thanks to its 37.6 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
507.5 cm (+38.1)
469.4 cm
Height
174 cm (+5.9)
168.1 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
186.7 cm (+2.3)
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm (+1.3)
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm (+37.6)
19.8 cm
Wheelbase
307.6 cm (+0.6)
270 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter 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
The 2023 Honda CR‑V claims a double cargo victory, with a significant 170 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 1,223 L (SAE) advantage 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.
943 L
1,113 L (+170)
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.
943 L
2,166 L (+1,223)
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.
185.8 L per m
315.6 L per m (+129.8)
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.
100.8 L per m²
169.1 L per m² (+68.3)
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.
943 L
494 L less 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.
943 L
584 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.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
129%
SAE: above class average (+29%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2023 Honda CR‑V when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2025 Ford Maverick. Both the 2025 Ford Maverick and the 2023 Honda CR‑V have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. In urban environments, the 2023 Honda CR‑V's 0.83 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 2023 Honda CR‑V should feel a bit more responsive when braking, as it's 102.1 kg lighter than the 2025 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.2 m (+0.8)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,677 kg (+102)
1,575 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter 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.
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2025 Ford Maverick or 2023 Honda CR‑V fit in a standard parking space?
2025 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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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