Subaru Forester vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Patriot
- 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 Patriot width69.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 5.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 0.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 127 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,229 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 127 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,229 lb)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 5.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 0.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 66.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 173.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 66.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,229 lb | 127 lb |
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