Subaru Outback vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Forester
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,635 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.2 in shorter (191.3 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 267 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 267 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.2 in shorter (191.3 in vs 182.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.5 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 9.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 182.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 67.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 105.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | 3,519 lb | 267 lb |
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