Jeep Liberty vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Subaru Forester
- Length174.4 in
- Height71.1 in – 71.9 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight3,821 lb – 4,033 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 2.2 in shorter (174.4 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 6.5 in taller (71.5 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 777 lb heavier (3,927 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 777 lb heavier (3,927 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 6.5 in taller (71.5 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 2.2 in shorter (174.4 in vs 176.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 176.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 68.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 65.0 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,927 lb | 3,150 lb | 777 lb |
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