Subaru Forester vs Toyota Venza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota Venza
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,440 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota Venza width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.5 in shorter (179.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (66.4 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Venza has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 558 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,903 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 558 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,903 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.9 in narrower (70.1 in vs 75.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Venza has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 109.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.5 in shorter (179.5 in vs 189.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in taller (66.4 in vs 63.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota Venza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Toyota Venza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 189.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 63.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 109.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,345 lb | 3,903 lb | 558 lb |
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