Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 167 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 167 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 188.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 107.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in taller (66.4 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 188.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 65.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 9.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,522 lb | 167 lb |
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