Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Subaru Outback width68.1 in – 69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 10.8 in shorter (176.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 6.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 240 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 6.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 58.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 240 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 10.8 in shorter (176.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 68.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 10.8 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 | 176.6 in | 187.4 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 68.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 58.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,470 lb | 240 lb |
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