Volvo XC40 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Subaru Forester
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,574 lb – 3,805 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 7.9 in shorter (174.2 in vs 182.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (73.3 in vs 71.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 171 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,519 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 171 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,519 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 7.9 in shorter (174.2 in vs 182.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (73.3 in vs 71.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 182.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 71.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 67.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,519 lb | 171 lb |
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