Ford Bronco vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Bronco · Subaru Forester
- Length173.7 in – 189.4 in
- Height71.9 in – 75.3 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in – 116.1 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 11.6 in
- Curb weight4,286 lb – 4,945 lb
- Width75.9 in – 79.3 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Bronco is 1.1 in shorter (181.6 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 5.8 in narrower (77.6 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Bronco is 5.4 in taller (73.6 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Bronco has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Bronco has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.9 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Bronco is 1,079 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Bronco is 1,079 lb heavier (4,616 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Bronco has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.9 in vs 8.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 5.8 in narrower (77.6 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Bronco is 5.4 in taller (73.6 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Bronco has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Bronco — Ford Bronco is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Bronco · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 5.8 in
- More ground clearanceFord Bronco — Ford Bronco has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Bronco | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.6 in | 182.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 77.6 in | 71.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 68.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.9 in | 8.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,616 lb | 3,537 lb | 1,079 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.7 in – 189.4 in).
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