Subaru Forester vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Patriot
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Jeep Patriot width69.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 7.7 in shorter (181.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 1.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 7.7 in shorter (181.5 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 1.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 173.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,234 lb | — |
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