Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Tucson Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Hyundai Tucson
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,588 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Hyundai Tucson width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 5.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (67.8 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (67.8 in vs 64.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 5.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (71.5 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Hyundai Tucson
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 176.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 64.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,521 lb | 2 lb |
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