Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Tucson Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Hyundai Tucson
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Hyundai Tucson width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 7.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 173.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 133 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,336 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 7.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 173.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 133 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,336 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Hyundai Tucson
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 173.2 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,468 lb | 3,336 lb | 133 lb |
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