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Spec height1 1.725 m 2 
+ 13 cm
1 1.595 m Spec height1
+ 0.8 cm 2
+ 8.4 cm 2 1.819 m Spec width2
1 1.735 m Spec width2
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Subaru Forester SUV 1997 - 2001
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Subaru
Forester
SUV
Gen. 1 | 1997 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Jeep Cherokee SUV 1997 - 2001
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Jeep
Cherokee
SUV
Gen. 1.1 | 1997 - 2001
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Spotted in the USA 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997 vs. Jeep Cherokee (XJ) SUV 1997


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997 is 8.4 cm narrower and 13 cm lower compared to Jeep Cherokee (XJ) SUV 1997. It has 0.8 cm less ground clearance.

Compact
Size class
Compact
445 cm
+19.5
Length
425.5 cm
173.5 cm
Width2
181.9 cm
+8.4
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
159.5 cm
Height1
172.5 cm
+13
252.5 cm
Wheelbase
257.6 cm
+5.1
19 cm
Ground clearance3
19.8 cm
+0.8
1380 kg
Weight4,6
1444 kg
+5%
5
Seats max.
5
409 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
1528 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
963 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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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