Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Liberty
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Liberty width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 2.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 176.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 777 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 4,132 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 777 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 4,132 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.2 in taller (66.4 in vs 70.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 2.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 176.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 176.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 70.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 4,132 lb | 777 lb |
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