Subaru Forester vs Toyota Venza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Toyota Venza

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

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
  • Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
  • Toyota Venza width73.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 3.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 186.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.0 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 65.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 343 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,880 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Venza is 343 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 3,880 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in taller (68.2 in vs 65.9 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Forester is 3.9 in shorter (182.7 in vs 186.6 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.0 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 105.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Toyota Venza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterToyota VenzaDifference
Length182.7 in186.6 in3.9 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in1.2 in
Height68.2 in65.9 in2.3 in
Wheelbase106.5 in105.9 in0.6 in
Ground clearance8.9 in
Curb weight3,537 lb3,880 lb343 lb

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