Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Subaru Forester
- Length179.1 in
- Height63.4 in – 66.3 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Subaru Forester width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in taller (64.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 258 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 3,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 258 lb heavier (3,351 lb vs 3,093 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.9 in shorter (179.1 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in narrower (68.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.2 in taller (64.8 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 175.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 65.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 99.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb | 3,093 lb | 258 lb |
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