Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Subaru Outback width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 189.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 228 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,702 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 228 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,702 lb)
  2. Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (180.9 in vs 189.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.4 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.1 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 1.7 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterSubaru OutbackDifference
Length180.9 in189.6 in8.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in1.7 in
Height67.3 in66.1 in1.2 in
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in4.2 in
Ground clearance8.8 in8.7 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,474 lb3,702 lb228 lb

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