Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Subaru Forester
- Length179.0 in
- Height63.2 in – 66.3 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,241 lb – 3,549 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in shorter (179.0 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.3 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 245 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 245 lb heavier (3,395 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in shorter (179.0 in vs 175.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in taller (64.8 in vs 65.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.0 in | 175.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 65.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 99.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 3,150 lb | 245 lb |
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