Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- Length175.2 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,090 lb – 3,095 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 10.7 in shorter (175.2 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 480 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 480 lb heavier (3,093 lb vs 3,573 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (65.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 10.7 in shorter (175.2 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.1 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.2 in | 185.9 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 68.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 60.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 104.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,093 lb | 3,573 lb | 480 lb |
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