Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.1 in shorter (181.5 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: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.1 in shorter (181.5 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.1 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
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 189.6 in | 8.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,718 lb | — |
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