Jeep Liberty vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Subaru Forester
- Length176.1 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 7.8 in
- Curb weight4,076 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 3.4 in shorter (176.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 828 lb heavier (4,183 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 828 lb heavier (4,183 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.1 in | 179.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 66.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 103.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 9.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,183 lb | 3,355 lb | 828 lb |
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