Subaru Ascent vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Subaru Forester
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 14.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (76.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.8 in taller (71.6 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 998 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 998 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 14.7 in shorter (196.8 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (76.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.8 in taller (71.6 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 182.1 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 71.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 67.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 105.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 3,519 lb | 998 lb |
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