Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length175.2 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase103.7 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,109 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Subaru Forester width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.7 in shorter (175.2 in vs 180.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 365 lb heavier (3,109 lb vs 3,474 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 365 lb heavier (3,109 lb vs 3,474 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.3 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.7 in shorter (175.2 in vs 180.9 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.8 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekSubaru ForesterDifference
Length175.2 in180.9 in5.7 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in0.6 in
Height63.6 in67.3 in3.7 in
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.8 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,109 lb3,474 lb365 lb

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