Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (188.2 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 167 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 167 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (188.2 in vs 179.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 179.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 66.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 9.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,522 lb | 3,355 lb | 167 lb |
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