Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Liberty
- Length175.2 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,095 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Jeep Liberty width71.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 0.8 in shorter (175.2 in vs 174.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 5.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 787 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,879 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 787 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,879 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 5.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 70.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in narrower (68.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 0.8 in shorter (175.2 in vs 174.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 174.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 70.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,093 lb | 3,879 lb | 787 lb |
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