Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Forester
- Length170.3 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,548 lb
- Width70.7 in – 72.1 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 6.3 in shorter (170.3 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Tucson is 3.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Tucson is 164 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Tucson is 164 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,230 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Tucson is 3.1 in taller (68.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 6.3 in shorter (170.3 in vs 176.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 176.6 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 68.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 65.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 99.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,394 lb | 3,230 lb | 164 lb |
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