1996 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2003 Subaru Forester II Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 1996 Volkswagen Passat and the 2003 Subaru Forester II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat measures 4703 mm (185.16 in), making it 253 mm (9.96 in) (5.4 %) longer than the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 4450 mm (175.20 in). Looking at width, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat spans 1746 mm (68.74 in), which is 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.6 %) broader than the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2003 Subaru Forester II reaches 1590 mm (62.60 in), which is 128 mm (5.04 in) (8.1 %) taller than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 1462 mm (57.56 in).
Overall, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is longer and wider than the 2003 Subaru Forester II, while the 2003 Subaru Forester II is taller than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Length
4703 mm185.2 in
4450 mm175.2 in
Width
1746 mm68.7 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1462 mm57.6 in
1590 mm62.6 in
4703 mm185.2 in🟢 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.7%)
4450 mm175.2 in🔴 -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.4%)
1746 mm68.7 in🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)
1462 mm57.6 in🔴 -128 mm-5.0 in (-8.1%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +128 mm+5.0 in (+8.8%)
1996 Volkswagen Passat
2003 Subaru Forester II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Sedan
SUV
Model Year:
1996
2003
Production:
1996-2000 Discontinued Model
2002-2008 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in 🟢 +220 mm+8.7 in (+4.9%) - 🟢 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.7%)
4450 mm175.2 in 🔴 -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.4%) - 🔴 -220 mm-8.7 in (-4.7%)
Width:
1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%) - 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1462 mm57.6 in 🔴 -131 mm-5.2 in (-8.2%) - 🔴 -123 mm-4.8 in (-7.8%)
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +123 mm+4.8 in (+8.4%) - 🟢 +131 mm+5.2 in (+9.0%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft 🔴 -6 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.5%) - 🟢 +69 liter+2.4 cu ft (+17.0%)
406 liter14.3 cu ft 🔴 -69 liter-2.4 cu ft (-14.5%) - 🟢 +6 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.5%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft 🔴 -800 liter-28.3 cu ft (-52.5%) - 🔴 -725 liter-25.6 cu ft (-47.5%)
1525 liter53.9 cu ft 🟢 +725 liter+25.6 cu ft (+90.6%) - 🟢 +800 liter+28.3 cu ft (+110.3%)
