Buick Envision vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Buick Envision · Subaru Forester
- Length183.7 in
- Height66.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight4,047 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.8 in shorter (183.7 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.5 in taller (66.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Envision has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Envision is 574 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,474 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Envision is 574 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,474 lb)
- Wheelbase: Buick Envision has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.8 in shorter (183.7 in vs 180.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Envision · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Envision | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 180.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 67.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,474 lb | 574 lb |
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