Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester
- 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
- 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
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 808 lb heavier (4,038 lb vs 3,230 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.7 in taller (71.7 in vs 65.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 5.5 in narrower (73.8 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.4 in shorter (168.2 in vs 176.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 5.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 168.2 in | 176.6 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 68.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 65.0 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 99.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,038 lb | 3,230 lb | 808 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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