Ford Transit Connect vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Subaru Forester
- Length180.6 in
- Height79.3 in
- Wheelbase114.6 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,425 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in shorter (180.6 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 12.9 in taller (79.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 11.6 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 38 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 12.9 in taller (79.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 11.6 in longer wheelbase (114.6 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 38 lb heavier (3,393 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.1 in shorter (180.6 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.6 in | 179.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 79.3 in | 66.4 in | 12.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 103.0 in | 11.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,393 lb | 3,355 lb | 38 lb |
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