Subaru Forester vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Wrangler
- Length182.7 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 166.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.4 in taller (68.2 in vs 73.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 96.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 10.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 548 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 4,085 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 548 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 4,085 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 10.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 96.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 166.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.4 in taller (68.2 in vs 73.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 166.8 in | 15.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 73.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 96.8 in | 9.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 10.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 4,085 lb | 548 lb |
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