Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Subaru Forester
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 107.0 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight3,655 lb – 4,046 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 0.5 in shorter (182.0 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in taller (66.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in taller (66.8 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 0.5 in shorter (182.0 in vs 181.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 181.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 70.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 67.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,851 lb | — | — |
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