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U.S. lineup — 2026 specifications checked 2026-11-03
Honda's 2026 U.S. SUV lineup runs from the 179.8-inch HR-V to the 200.1-inch Pilot, a spread of just over 20 inches. Two models sit almost side by side in the middle: the two-row Passport at 191.5 inches and the electric Prologue at 192.0 inches, which share almost the same footprint but very different wheelbases and cargo shapes. The table keeps every model on Honda's own published figures so you can screen for garage length first and then compare space.
2026 Honda SUVs by size: quick comparison
| 2026 Honda SUV / body style | Overall length | Wheelbase | Seating | Max cargo volume* | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V | 179.8 in | 104.5 in | 5 | 55.1 cu ft | Front-wheel drive; AWD available on LX, Sport and EX-L |
| Honda CR-V | 184.8 in | 106.3 in | 5 | 76.5 cu ft (gas); 71.8 cu ft (hybrid) | FWD or AWD; TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid are AWD only |
| Honda Passport | 191.5 in | 113.6 in | 5 | up to 104.6 cu ft | i-VTM4 AWD on every trim |
| Honda Prologue | 192.0 in | 121.8 in | Not listed | 57.7 cu ft (EX); 54.5 cu ft (Touring, Elite) | Single-motor FWD or dual-motor AWD; Elite is AWD only |
| Honda Pilot | 200.1 in | 113.8 in | 7 or 8 | up to 113.7 cu ft | FWD or AWD on Sport and EX-L; AWD on all other trims |
Cargo figures are the largest published volumes for the body style/configuration named in each row. Roof, powertrain, seating position and trim can change usable space, so use the exact configuration source before buying.
Overall-length comparison built from the manufacturer-published U.S. specifications linked in this guide.
The order uses the shortest published overall length for each model. Pilot TrailSport is slightly longer at 200.4 inches; the other Pilot trims are 200.1 inches. Prologue is Honda's battery-electric SUV: it is only half an inch longer than the Passport, but its 121.8-inch wheelbase is 8.2 inches longer, which is why its proportions and cargo figures differ so much.
AI-generated illustration of three SUVs of different sizes, smallest to largest for visual reference; not an official Honda photo or evidence of measurements.
Smallest and largest Honda SUVs
The shortest entry in this 2026 U.S. comparison is the Honda HR-V at 179.8 in. The longest is the Honda Pilot at 200.1 in. That is a 20.3-inch spread, so moving from one end of the lineup to the other changes parking length, wheelbase and cargo capacity substantially.
For a broader cabin-fit perspective, use SUVLook's vehicle research library and comparison tool alongside this size chart.
How the lineup changes as the SUVs get larger
A smallest-to-largest list is most useful when it explains what the extra inches buy. At the compact end, the shortest Honda SUVs are easier to place in a garage or dense parking space and generally focus on two-row use. As overall length and wheelbase increase, the cabin has more room to package adult seating, luggage and, in the largest models, a usable third row without forcing every bag behind the front seats.
The trade-off is physical footprint. The difference between 179.8 in and 200.1 in is large enough to affect garage clearance, parallel parking and how much space remains behind the vehicle when a liftgate is open. Buyers who live with a short driveway or fixed garage depth should measure that space before treating a bigger SUV as an automatic upgrade.
Cargo volume is also not a direct substitute for exterior length. Roof shape, rear suspension packaging, seat design and the height of the load floor can let a shorter SUV use its space efficiently, while a longer vehicle may devote more of its footprint to passenger rows. Use the length chart to screen for footprint, then use the model-specific cargo figures to judge carrying capacity.
1. Honda HR-V — 179.8 in long
The HR-V is the smallest 2026 Honda SUV at 179.8 inches long, 72.4 inches wide and 63.4 to 63.8 inches tall, on a 104.5-inch wheelbase. Honda lists 24.4 cubic feet of cargo volume as standard and 55.1 cubic feet maximum for every trim. Every HR-V uses a 158-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a CVT, and all three trims offer AWD. Ground clearance is 7.0 inches (7.3 for Sport), EPA passenger volume is 97.3 to 98.7 cubic feet, and curb weight runs from 3,159 lb (LX FWD) to 3,336 lb (EX-L AWD), which makes it the lightest SUV in the lineup.
Key size numbers: 179.8 in overall length, 104.5 in wheelbase, seating for 5, and 55.1 cu ft maximum published cargo volume. Front-wheel drive; AWD available on LX, Sport and EX-L.
Honda newsroom: 2026 HR-V specifications
2. Honda CR-V — 184.8 in long
The CR-V is 5.0 inches longer than the HR-V at 184.8 inches, with a 106.3-inch wheelbase. Honda lists 39.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 76.5 cubic feet behind the first row for the gas LX, EX and EX-L, and 36.3 and 71.8 cubic feet for the four hybrid trims. The gas models use a 190-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo; the hybrids are rated at 204 total system horsepower. It is 73.5 inches wide and 66.2 to 66.5 inches tall, with 7.8 inches of ground clearance for FWD models and 8.2 inches with AWD. Passenger volume is 106.0 cubic feet for the LX and 103.5 for other trims. Honda rates gas models to tow 1,500 lb and hybrids 1,000 lb.
Key size numbers: 184.8 in overall length, 106.3 in wheelbase, seating for 5, and 76.5 cu ft (gas); 71.8 cu ft (hybrid) maximum published cargo volume. FWD or AWD; TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid are AWD only.
Honda Information Center: 2026 CR-V specifications
3. Honda Passport — 191.5 in long
The two-row Passport is 191.5 inches long, 79.4 inches wide and 73.1 inches tall on a 113.6-inch wheelbase, with 8.3 inches of ground clearance. Honda lists 44.0 cubic feet behind the second row and 104.6 cubic feet maximum behind the first row (104.4 for TrailSport Elite versions). Every trim uses a 285-horsepower V6, a 10-speed automatic and i-VTM4 all-wheel drive, and Honda rates it to tow 5,000 lb. EPA passenger volume is 119.1 cubic feet for RTL versions and 115.4 for TrailSport versions, and curb weight runs from 4,478 to 4,705 lb.
Key size numbers: 191.5 in overall length, 113.6 in wheelbase, seating for 5, and up to 104.6 cu ft maximum published cargo volume. i-VTM4 AWD on every trim.
Honda Information Center: 2026 Passport specifications
4. Honda Prologue — 192.0 in long
The battery-electric Prologue is 192.0 inches long on a 121.8-inch wheelbase, the longest wheelbase in Honda's SUV lineup. Honda lists rear cargo volume of 25.2 cubic feet seat up and 57.7 seat down for the EX, and 23.7 and 54.5 for Touring and Elite. Single-motor FWD versions make 220 horsepower and dual-motor AWD versions 300 horsepower, and every Prologue is rated to tow 1,500 lb. It is 78.3 inches wide and 64.7 to 65.2 inches tall, with 7.9 to 8.1 inches of ground clearance. Curb weight runs from 4,932 lb (EX FWD) to 5,273 lb (Elite), the heaviest in the lineup, and Honda lists EPA range ratings of 308 miles for FWD versions, 294 for EX and Touring AWD and 283 for Elite.
Key size numbers: 192.0 in overall length, 121.8 in wheelbase, seating capacity not listed in the cited specifications, and 57.7 cu ft (EX); 54.5 cu ft (Touring, Elite) maximum published cargo volume. Single-motor FWD or dual-motor AWD; Elite is AWD only.
Honda newsroom: 2026 Prologue specifications
5. Honda Pilot — 200.1 in long
The three-row Pilot is Honda's largest SUV at 200.1 inches (200.4 for TrailSport), with a 113.8-inch wheelbase. It seats eight, or seven in TrailSport form. Honda lists 18.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 48.5 behind the second row and up to 113.7 behind the first row (TrailSport; 111.8 to 112.4 on other trims). Every Pilot uses a 285-horsepower V6 and 10-speed automatic, and Honda rates AWD models to tow 5,000 lb and 2WD models 3,500 lb. It is 78.5 inches wide and 70.9 to 72.0 inches tall, with 7.3 inches of ground clearance (8.3 for TrailSport). EPA passenger volume is 158.4 cubic feet for Sport and EX-L and 154.9 for other trims, and curb weight runs from 4,334 to 4,722 lb.
Key size numbers: 200.1 in overall length, 113.8 in wheelbase, seating for 7 or 8, and up to 113.7 cu ft maximum published cargo volume. FWD or AWD on Sport and EX-L; AWD on all other trims.
Honda newsroom: 2026 Pilot specifications
Which size differences matter most in daily use?
Overall length is the number most likely to matter in a garage or tight parking space. Wheelbase affects how much physical distance exists between the axles and often tracks with passenger-space potential, but it does not directly tell you cargo capacity. Maximum cargo volume shows the upper storage limit with seats folded; it should not be treated as the amount available with every passenger seat occupied.
If you are choosing between two adjacent Honda models, compare the exact rear-seat layout and the cargo volume behind the seats you plan to keep in use. A larger exterior does not automatically mean every interior measurement is larger.
How to choose the right Honda SUV size
Start with the constraints that cannot change: garage depth, number of passengers and the largest items you routinely carry. Then compare the two or three adjacent models that satisfy those limits. For a two-row household, moving up one size may add useful cargo or rear-seat room without the cost and parking footprint of the largest SUV. For a family that regularly uses three rows, seats-up cargo volume matters more than maximum cargo volume because the third row cannot be folded when every seat is occupied.
Bring real measurements to the test drive. Check the garage opening, child-seat width, pet crate, stroller or long gear that must fit. Manufacturer volume figures are useful for ranking capacity, but rigid objects are governed by the hatch opening, wheel housings, load-floor length and roofline. That is why this page uses overall length as the ordering metric while keeping cargo data as a separate decision field.
How this comparison is built
SUVLook orders each row by published overall length for the named 2026 U.S. body style. When a nameplate has materially different body lengths, such as a two-door and four-door version, each body is shown separately so the order is useful rather than misleading. Measurements come from Honda consumer pages or manufacturer technical specifications, and configuration-sensitive numbers are labeled as ranges or maximums.
See how SUVLook handles measurements and the editorial policy for the site-wide research rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the smallest Honda SUV in 2026?
The 2026 HR-V, at 179.8 inches long on a 104.5-inch wheelbase. The CR-V is the next size up at 184.8 inches.
What is the largest Honda SUV in 2026?
The 2026 Pilot, at 200.1 inches long (200.4 inches for TrailSport). It is Honda's only three-row SUV, seating eight, or seven in the TrailSport.
Is the Honda Passport smaller than the Pilot?
Yes. The 2026 Passport is 191.5 inches long, 8.6 inches shorter than the 200.1-inch Pilot, and it has two rows and five seats instead of three rows.
How much bigger is the CR-V than the HR-V?
The 2026 CR-V is 5.0 inches longer (184.8 vs 179.8 inches) on a 1.8-inch longer wheelbase. Honda lists 76.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo for the gas CR-V, against 55.1 for the HR-V.
Where does the electric Prologue fit in Honda's SUV sizes?
At 192.0 inches, the Prologue is half an inch longer than the Passport but has a much longer 121.8-inch wheelbase. Honda lists up to 57.7 cubic feet of rear cargo volume with the seat down.
Which Honda SUVs have all-wheel drive?
Every 2026 Honda SUV offers it. AWD is available on all HR-V trims, most CR-V trims (TrailSport Hybrid and Sport Touring Hybrid are AWD only), every Passport, the Prologue EX, Touring and Elite, and every Pilot (Sport and EX-L also come with front-wheel drive).
Which Honda SUV can tow the most?
The 2026 Passport and AWD versions of the Pilot are rated to tow 5,000 lb. Front-wheel-drive Pilots are rated for 3,500 lb, gas CR-Vs and the Prologue for 1,500 lb, and CR-V hybrids for 1,000 lb. Honda lists no towing rating for the HR-V.
Which Honda SUV has the most cargo space?
The 2026 Pilot, with up to 113.7 cubic feet behind the first row for TrailSport and 111.8 to 112.4 cubic feet on other trims. Behind the third row it offers 18.6 cubic feet.
