Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2003 Subaru Forester II vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
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 2003 Subaru Forester II and the 1996 Volkswagen Passat compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat comes in at 4703 mm (185.16 in), giving it a 253 mm (9.96 in) (5.4 %) advantage over the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 4450 mm (175.20 in). Looking at width, the 1996 Volkswagen Passat stretches to 1746 mm (68.74 in), making it 11 mm (0.43 in) (0.6 %) wider than the 2003 Subaru Forester II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2003 Subaru Forester II stands at 1590 mm (62.60 in), giving it an extra 128 mm (5.04 in) (8.1 %) compared to the 1996 Volkswagen Passat at 1462 mm (57.56 in).
Overall, the 2003 Subaru Forester II is taller than the 1996 Volkswagen Passat, while the 1996 Volkswagen Passat is longer and wider than the 2003 Subaru Forester II.
Length
4450 mm175.2 in
4703 mm185.2 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1746 mm68.7 in
Height
1590 mm62.6 in
1462 mm57.6 in
4450 mm175.2 in🔴 -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.4%)
4703 mm185.2 in🟢 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.7%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%)
1746 mm68.7 in🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
1590 mm62.6 in🟢 +128 mm+5.0 in (+8.8%)
1462 mm57.6 in🔴 -128 mm-5.0 in (-8.1%)
2003 Subaru Forester II
1996 Volkswagen Passat
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
SUV
Sedan
Model Year:
2003
1996
Production:
2002-2008 Discontinued Model
1996-2000 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4450 mm175.2 in 🔴 -253 mm-10.0 in (-5.4%) - 🔴 -220 mm-8.7 in (-4.7%)
4670-4703 mm183.9-185.2 in 🟢 +220 mm+8.7 in (+4.9%) - 🟢 +253 mm+10.0 in (+5.7%)
Width:
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -11 mm-0.4 in (-0.6%) - 🔴 -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.3%)
1740-1746 mm68.5-68.7 in 🟢 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.3%) - 🟢 +11 mm+0.4 in (+0.6%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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Width (Opened Mirrors):
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Height:
1590 mm62.6 in 🟢 +123 mm+4.8 in (+8.4%) - 🟢 +131 mm+5.2 in (+9.0%)
1462 mm57.6 in 🔴 -131 mm-5.2 in (-8.2%) - 🔴 -123 mm-4.8 in (-7.8%)
Ground Clearance:
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Trunk Capacity:
406 liter14.3 cu ft 🔴 -69 liter-2.4 cu ft (-14.5%) - 🟢 +6 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.5%)
400-475 liter14.1-16.8 cu ft 🔴 -6 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.5%) - 🟢 +69 liter+2.4 cu ft (+17.0%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1525 liter53.9 cu ft 🟢 +725 liter+25.6 cu ft (+90.6%) - 🟢 +800 liter+28.3 cu ft (+110.3%)
725-800 liter25.6-28.3 cu ft 🔴 -800 liter-28.3 cu ft (-52.5%) - 🔴 -725 liter-25.6 cu ft (-47.5%)
