Subaru Forester vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Mitsubishi Outlander
- 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
- Mitsubishi Outlander width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 185.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 68.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 161 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,698 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 8.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 161 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,698 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 74.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 185.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 68.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Mitsubishi Outlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 185.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 74.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 68.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 106.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 8.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 3,698 lb | 161 lb |
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