Ford Transit Connect vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Subaru Forester
- Length174.2 in – 190.0 in
- Height71.6 in – 72.0 in
- Wheelbase104.8 in – 120.6 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,581 lb – 4,028 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 4.0 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 3.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 286 lb heavier (3,805 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 3.1 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 286 lb heavier (3,805 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 4.0 in taller (71.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in narrower (72.2 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 3.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 182.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 71.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 67.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 105.1 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 8.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,805 lb | 3,519 lb | 286 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.2 in – 190.0 in).
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