A rabbit is about 15.7 in (40 cm) long, while a hare is about 23.6 in (60 cm) long.

What is the height difference?

A rabbit is 7.87 in (20 cm) tall and a hare is 11 in (28 cm) tall.

How much do they weigh?

A rabbit weighs 4.41 lb (2 kg) and a hare weighs 8.38 lb (3.8 kg).

Hares are generally larger and heavier than rabbits. You can picture the difference by comparing their dimensions and weight side by side.

Biggest vs smallest

1.5× the size

hare vs rabbit

rabbit: about 15.7 in (40 cm) long and 7.87 in (20 cm) tall · 4.41 lb (2 kg)
hare: about 23.6 in (60 cm) long and 11 in (28 cm) tall · 8.38 lb (3.8 kg)

Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.

How long are they?: A rabbit is about 15.7 in (40 cm) long, while a hare is about 23.6 in (60 cm) long.
What is the height difference?: A rabbit is 7.87 in (20 cm) tall and a hare is 11 in (28 cm) tall.
How much do they weigh?: A rabbit weighs 4.41 lb (2 kg) and a hare weighs 8.38 lb (3.8 kg).