Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Liberty
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Jeep Liberty width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 5.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 897 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,127 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 897 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,127 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 5.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 72.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 176.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 176.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.1 in | 3.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 70.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 4,127 lb | 897 lb |
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