Subaru Forester vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Ascent
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Subaru Ascent width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 14.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 998 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 998 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 4,517 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 8.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 14.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 3.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 71.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Ascent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 196.8 in | 14.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 71.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 113.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 4,517 lb | 998 lb |
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