Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Subaru Forester
- Length175.2 in
- Height63.6 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,109 lb – 3,208 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 6.3 in shorter (175.2 in vs 181.5 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: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 6.3 in shorter (175.2 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 6.3 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
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Crosstrek | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 181.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 67.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,159 lb | — | — |
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