Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 228 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,474 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 228 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,474 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.3 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 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester 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 | 189.6 in | 180.9 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 103.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 3,474 lb | 228 lb |
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