Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester
- Length163.8 in
- Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.7 in shorter (163.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.6 in narrower (73.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 651 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 651 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.7 in shorter (163.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.7 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 179.5 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 66.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 103.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 9.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,355 lb | 651 lb |
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