Volvo XC60 vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC60 · Subaru Forester
- Length182.8 in
- Height67.4 in
- Wheelbase109.2 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in
- Curb weight4,041 lb – 4,251 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 0.1 in taller (67.4 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (109.2 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 181.5 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 0.1 in taller (67.4 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC60 · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC60 | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 181.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 67.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 103.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,146 lb | — | — |
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