Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight3,637 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in – 74.6 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.6 in shorter (191.3 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (66.7 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 250 lb heavier (3,787 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 250 lb heavier (3,787 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.6 in shorter (191.3 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in taller (66.7 in vs 68.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 182.7 in | 8.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 71.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 68.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,787 lb | 3,537 lb | 250 lb |
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