Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Liberty
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Jeep Liberty width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 5.4 in shorter (181.5 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.4 in taller (67.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 5.4 in shorter (181.5 in vs 176.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 176.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 70.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | — | 4,183 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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