Jeep Patriot vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Patriot · Subaru Forester
- Length173.8 in
- Height65.5 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight3,111 lb – 3,346 lb
- Width69.2 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 8.9 in shorter (173.8 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.6 in narrower (69.2 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (66.2 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 309 lb heavier (3,229 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 309 lb heavier (3,229 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 8.9 in shorter (173.8 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 2.6 in narrower (69.2 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (66.2 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 8.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Patriot · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Patriot | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.8 in | 182.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 68.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,229 lb | 3,537 lb | 309 lb |
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