Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,440 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.5 in shorter (179.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.0 in taller (66.4 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 149 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.0 in taller (66.4 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.5 in shorter (179.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 149 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 189.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 62.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,345 lb | 3,494 lb | 149 lb |
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