Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Liberty
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Liberty width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 3.4 in shorter (179.5 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 828 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 4,183 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 828 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 4,183 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 4.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 176.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 70.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 4,183 lb | 828 lb |
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