Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length176.5 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,298 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • Subaru Forester width71.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.6 in shorter (176.5 in vs 182.1 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 71.5 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 312 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,519 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 312 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,519 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (63.6 in vs 67.8 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.6 in shorter (176.5 in vs 182.1 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.5 in narrower (71.0 in vs 71.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 105.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekSubaru ForesterDifference
Length176.5 in182.1 in5.6 in
Width71.0 in71.5 in0.5 in
Height63.6 in67.8 in4.2 in
Wheelbase104.9 in105.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.7 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,208 lb3,519 lb312 lb

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