Subaru Forester vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Subaru Outback
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 267 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 267 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 191.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 191.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 3,786 lb | 267 lb |
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