Subaru Forester vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Jeep Wrangler
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,440 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 95.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 587 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,932 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 587 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,932 lb)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 15.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 163.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 7.6 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 95.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.3 in taller (66.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 15.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 163.8 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 71.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 95.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,345 lb | 3,932 lb | 587 lb |
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