Subaru Forester vs Toyota Corolla Cross Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota Corolla Cross
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Toyota Corolla Cross width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla Cross is 5.9 in shorter (181.5 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (67.3 in vs 64.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla Cross is 5.9 in shorter (181.5 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla Cross — Toyota Corolla Cross is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota Corolla Cross
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla Cross — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla Cross)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota Corolla Cross | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 175.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 64.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,220 lb | — |
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