Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Audi SQ5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Audi SQ5

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Audi SQ5 width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in shorter (180.9 in vs 183.0 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi SQ5 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 7.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi SQ5 is 936 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 4,409 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi SQ5 is 936 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 4,409 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 7.9 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Audi SQ5 has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 110.5 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Audi SQ5
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.5 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterAudi SQ5Difference
Length180.9 in183.0 in2.1 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in4.5 in
Height67.3 in65.3 in2.0 in
Wheelbase103.9 in110.5 in6.6 in
Ground clearance8.8 in7.9 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,474 lb4,409 lb936 lb

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