Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Subaru Forester
- Length165.4 in – 167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.7 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,181 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.5 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 8.8 in shorter (166.4 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 8.8 in shorter (166.4 in vs 175.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 62.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 99.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.4 in | 175.2 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 68.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 62.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 99.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,055 lb | 3,058 lb | 4 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.4 in – 167.5 in).
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