The 2015 Honda CR-V was marketed as a midsize SUV, but with a 103.1-inch wheelbase, it’s on the smaller side of this classification. Still, it offers 104.1 cubic feet of total passenger volume and an impressive maximum cargo capacity of 70.9 cubic feet.

Figuring out what size of vehicle you need isn’t always an easy task, especially when words like “midsize” and “compact” mean different things in different contexts. We’ll tell you all about what kind of space the Honda CR-V offers for passengers and cargo, plus more.

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2015 Honda CR-V exterior dimensions

First off, let’s look at the 2015 Honda CR-V’s exterior dimensions. Then, we’ll explain what each one specifically refers to.

Exterior dimensions
Wheelbase	103.1 inches
Total length	179.4 inches
Width (without mirrors)	71.6 inches
Height	65.1 inches
Front track width	62.1 inches
Rear track width	62.2 inches
Minimum ground clearance	6.4 inches (2WD), 6.8 inches (AWD)

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If you’re not familiar with all of these terms, here’s a quick rundown:

Wheelbase is the measurement of the distance between the center of the front wheels and the center of the rear wheels.

Total length is the full distance from the back to the front of the exterior.

Track width is the distance between the center of the two wheels on a given axle (front or rear).

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on the vehicle’s chassis to the ground when on a flat surface.

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2015 Honda CR-V interior dimensions

Now that we know just how much space the 2015 CR-V takes up, let’s look at how that space is used. The 2015 Honda CR-V seats up to five passengers, including the driver.

Here’s how much room you’ll have for passengers. Take note that the base LX trim has a slightly higher ceiling compared to the

EX-L

, and

Touring

trims.

Interior dimensions
Total passenger volume	104.1 cubic feet (LX), 101.5 cubic feet (EX, EX-L, Touring)
Front seat headroom	39.9 inches (LX), 38.0 inches (EX, EX-L, Touring)
Front seat legroom	41.3 inches
Front seat shoulder room	58.6 inches
Front seat hip room	54.5 inches
Second-row headroom	38.6 inches
Second-row legroom	38.3 inches
Second-row shoulder room	56.4 inches
Second-row hip room	53.1 inches

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2015 Honda CR-V trunk space dimensions

Of course, if you’re looking into buying an SUV, you’re probably quite concerned about this last category. How much cargo can you fit inside it?

Since the 2015 CR-V is a two-row SUV with folding rear seats, there are two numbers for you to think about:

Cargo volume behind second row: 35.2 cubic feet

Maximum cargo volume behind front row: 70.9 cubic feet

The 2015 Honda CR-V isn’t quite as spacious as the more current model years, but it still deserves a ton of credit for its prioritization of space. The 2015

Mazda CX-5

, one of the CR-V’s top competitors, has a slightly longer wheelbase but less cargo space. It offers 34.1 cubic feet behind the second row and a maximum storage area of 64.8 cubic feet.