Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Forester
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in
- Curb weight3,309 lb – 3,732 lb
- 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
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (6.4 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (64.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 182.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 67.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | 8.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,521 lb | 3,519 lb | 2 lb |
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