Subaru Forester vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Wrangler
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in – 73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.4 in shorter (176.6 in vs 168.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 5.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 808 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,038 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 808 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,038 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 6.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 5.5 in narrower (68.3 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 8.4 in shorter (176.6 in vs 168.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 8.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 5.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 168.2 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 71.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 4,038 lb | 808 lb |
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