Jeep Patriot vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Jeep Patriot · Subaru Forester
- Length173.6 in
- Height64.4 in – 65.6 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,310 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 3.0 in shorter (173.6 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 21 lb heavier (3,209 lb vs 3,230 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 3.0 in shorter (173.6 in vs 176.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 21 lb heavier (3,209 lb vs 3,230 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Patriot · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Patriot | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.6 in | 176.6 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 68.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 99.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,209 lb | 3,230 lb | 21 lb |
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