Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Forester
- Length176.2 in
- Height64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in
- Curb weight3,325 lb – 3,499 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 5.3 in shorter (176.2 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 8.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 5.3 in shorter (176.2 in vs 181.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.2 in | 181.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 67.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 8.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | — | — |
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