Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester
- Length163.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.1 in shorter (163.8 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.2 in taller (72.5 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 532 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,474 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 532 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,474 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.1 in shorter (163.8 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 8.5 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.2 in taller (72.5 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 17.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.0 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 | 180.9 in | 17.1 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 67.3 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 103.9 in | 8.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 8.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,474 lb | 532 lb |
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