Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Mitsubishi Outlander
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Mitsubishi Outlander width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 6.1 in shorter (176.6 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 358 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,588 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 358 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,588 lb)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 2.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 6.1 in shorter (176.6 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Mitsubishi Outlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 182.7 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,588 lb | 358 lb |
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