Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- 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
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 250 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 250 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,787 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.6 in shorter (182.7 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (68.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 9.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 191.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 66.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 108.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 9.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 3,787 lb | 250 lb |
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