Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length172.2 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight2,835 lb – 3,500 lb
- Width67.1 in – 68.7 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 5.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 43 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,125 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Subaru Forester is 5.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 175.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 43 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,125 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 175.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 65.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 99.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,168 lb | 3,125 lb | 43 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.2 in – 187.4 in).
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