Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Subaru Forester

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 14.1 in shorter (196.8 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 71.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.4 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 980 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,537 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 980 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,537 lb)
  2. Length: Subaru Forester is 14.1 in shorter (196.8 in vs 182.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 106.5 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 71.8 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.4 in taller (71.6 in vs 68.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 14.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.2 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentSubaru ForesterDifference
Length196.8 in182.7 in14.1 in
Width76.0 in71.8 in4.2 in
Height71.6 in68.2 in3.4 in
Wheelbase113.8 in106.5 in7.3 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.9 in0.3 in
Curb weight4,517 lb3,537 lb980 lb

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