Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester
- Length155.4 in – 156.1 in
- Height69.4 in – 72.1 in
- Wheelbase93.4 in
- Ground clearance10.2 in
- Curb weight3,235 lb – 3,716 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.2 in
- Subaru Forester width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 19.4 in shorter (155.8 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 0.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.8 in taller (70.8 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 383 lb heavier (3,476 lb vs 3,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 383 lb heavier (3,476 lb vs 3,093 lb)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 19.4 in shorter (155.8 in vs 175.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.8 in taller (70.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (93.4 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 0.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.8 in | 175.2 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 68.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 65.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in | 99.4 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,476 lb | 3,093 lb | 383 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 155.4 in – 156.1 in).
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