Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height59.1 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,310 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 12.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in taller (61.2 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 320 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 320 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 12.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 175.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 3.8 in taller (61.2 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in narrower (69.7 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 12.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 175.2 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 65.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 99.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,150 lb | 320 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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