Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length162.9 in – 173.4 in
  • Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
  • Wheelbase95.4 in – 116.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in – 10.5 in
  • Curb weight3,760 lb – 4,315 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.7 in – 73.9 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.4 in shorter (168.2 in vs 176.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 5.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.7 in taller (71.7 in vs 65.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 808 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 3,230 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 808 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 3,230 lb)
  2. Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.7 in taller (71.7 in vs 65.0 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 5.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 68.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 99.4 in)
  5. Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.4 in shorter (168.2 in vs 176.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 5.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep WranglerSubaru ForesterDifference
Length168.2 in176.6 in8.4 in
Width73.8 in68.3 in5.5 in
Height71.7 in65.0 in6.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in6.3 in
Ground clearance9.8 in
Curb weight4,038 lb3,230 lb808 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 162.9 in – 173.4 in).

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