Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester
- Length152.0 in
- Height71.1 in
- Wheelbase93.4 in
- Ground clearance10.1 in
- Curb weight3,105 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 23.6 in shorter (152.0 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.1 in taller (71.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (93.4 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 94 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,140 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 23.6 in shorter (152.0 in vs 175.6 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.1 in taller (71.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (93.4 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 94 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,140 lb)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 23.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 152.0 in | 175.6 in | 23.6 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 65.0 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in | 99.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 3,140 lb | 94 lb |
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