Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,430 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Subaru Forester width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 10.7 in shorter (185.9 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 480 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 480 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,093 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 4.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 10.7 in shorter (185.9 in vs 175.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 175.2 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 68.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 65.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 3,093 lb | 480 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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