Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Forester
- Length166.8 in
- Height73.6 in
- Wheelbase96.8 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight3,970 lb – 4,160 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.3 in shorter (166.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.8 in taller (73.6 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 546 lb heavier (4,065 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 546 lb heavier (4,065 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.8 in taller (73.6 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.3 in shorter (166.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 8.3 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 182.1 in | 15.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 71.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 67.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 105.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,065 lb | 3,519 lb | 546 lb |
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