Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Subaru Forester
- Length184.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,351 lb – 3,626 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in shorter (184.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.2 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 30 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in shorter (184.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 30 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.2 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 182.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,489 lb | 3,519 lb | 30 lb |
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