Subaru Forester vs Jeep Liberty Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Liberty
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Jeep Liberty width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 6.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 2.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 664 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 4,183 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 664 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 4,183 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 2.9 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Liberty is 6.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 176.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Liberty — Jeep Liberty is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Liberty
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Liberty — Based on length × width (Jeep Liberty)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Liberty | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 176.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 4,183 lb | 664 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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