Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Subaru Forester
- Length185.4 in
- Height68.7 in – 68.8 in
- Wheelbase106.5 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,803 lb
- Width74.7 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in shorter (185.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (74.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.5 in taller (68.8 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 161 lb heavier (3,698 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 161 lb heavier (3,698 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (74.7 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in shorter (185.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.5 in taller (68.8 in vs 68.2 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 parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.4 in | 182.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 71.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 68.8 in | 68.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,698 lb | 3,537 lb | 161 lb |
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