Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Forester

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.4 in
  • Height64.8 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.4 in
  • Curb weight3,309 lb – 3,732 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Subaru Forester width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Tucson is 5.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: essentially the same

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 8.7 in)
  2. Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Length: Hyundai Tucson is 5.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 182.1 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester has 2.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai TucsonBased on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai TucsonSubaru ForesterDifference
Length176.4 in182.1 in5.7 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in1.3 in
Height64.8 in67.8 in3.0 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in0.0 in
Ground clearance6.4 in8.7 in2.3 in
Curb weight3,521 lb3,519 lb2 lb

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