Subaru Forester vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Cherokee
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 0.1 in shorter (182.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 401 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 401 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 0.1 in shorter (182.1 in vs 182.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 182.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,920 lb | 401 lb |
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