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Spec height1 67.9 in 2 
+ 5.12 in
1 62.8 in Spec height1
+ 0.31 in 2
2 167.5 in Spec length
+ 7.68 in 1 175.2 in Spec length
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Subaru Forester SUV 1997 - 2001
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Gen. 1 | 1997 - 2001
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Jeep Cherokee SUV 1997 - 2001
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Side View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997 vs. Jeep Cherokee (XJ) SUV 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997 is 7.68 in longer and 5.12 in lower compared to Jeep Cherokee (XJ) SUV 1997. It has 0.3 in less ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Compact
175.2 in
+7.7
Length
167.5 in
68.3 in
Width2
71.6 in
+3.3
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
62.8 in
Height1
67.9 in
+5.1
99.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
+2
7.5 in
Ground clearance3
7.8 in
+0.3
3042.4 lbs
Weight4,6
3183.5 lbs
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
14.4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
-- cu ft
54 cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
34.0 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 20293
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ 19475
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
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