Jeep Liberty vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Subaru Forester
- Length176.9 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.7 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,985 lb – 4,269 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 5.8 in shorter (176.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 2.7 in taller (70.9 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 590 lb heavier (4,127 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 590 lb heavier (4,127 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 2.7 in taller (70.9 in vs 68.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 5.8 in shorter (176.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester 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 | 176.9 in | 182.7 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 68.2 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,127 lb | 3,537 lb | 590 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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