Subaru Forester vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Volvo XC40
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 7.3 in shorter (181.5 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.3 in)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 7.3 in shorter (181.5 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 174.2 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,734 lb | — |
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