Jeep Liberty vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 vs 2022 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 width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 8.3 in shorter (174.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Liberty is 0.3 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.3 in taller (71.5 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Liberty has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 390 lb heavier (3,927 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 390 lb heavier (3,927 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Liberty has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.3 in taller (71.5 in vs 68.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 8.3 in shorter (174.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Liberty — Based on length × width (Jeep Liberty)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.4 in | 182.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 68.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,927 lb | 3,537 lb | 390 lb |
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