Subaru Forester vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 6.3 in shorter (181.5 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in taller (67.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 6.3 in shorter (181.5 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 175.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 63.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,159 lb | — |
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