1998 Subaru Forester I vs. 2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback
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.

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Here’s how the 1998 Subaru Forester I and the 2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback compare in size:

Both cars share the same length of 4460 mm (175.59 in). Looking at width, the 2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback stretches to 1775 mm (69.88 in), making it 40 mm (1.57 in) (2.3 %) wider than the 1998 Subaru Forester I at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 1998 Subaru Forester I stands at 1595 mm (62.80 in), giving it an extra 115 mm (4.53 in) (7.2 %) compared to the 2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback at 1480 mm (58.27 in).

Overall, the 1998 Subaru Forester I is taller than the 2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback, while the 2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback is wider than the 1998 Subaru Forester I, and both share the same length.

Length
4460 mm175.6 in
4460 mm175.6 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1775 mm69.9 in
Height
1595 mm62.8 in
1480 mm58.3 in

1998 Subaru Forester I Preview
4460 mm175.6 in
2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback Side View Left
4460 mm175.6 in
1998 Subaru Forester I Front View
1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback Front View
1775 mm69.9 in 🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)
1998 Subaru Forester I Front View
1595 mm62.8 in 🟒 +115 mm+4.5 in (+7.8%)
2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback Rear View
1480 mm58.3 in πŸ”΄ -115 mm-4.5 in (-7.2%)
1998 Subaru Forester I
2017 Subaru Impreza V Hatchback

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

SUV
Hatchback

Model Year:

1998
2017

Production:

1997-2002 Discontinued Model
2016-2020 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4450-4460 mm175.2-175.6 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.2%)
4460 mm175.6 in
🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.2%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.3%)
1775 mm69.9 in
🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1580-1595 mm62.2-62.8 in
🟒 +100 mm+3.9 in (+6.8%) - 🟒 +115 mm+4.5 in (+7.8%)
1480 mm58.3 in
πŸ”΄ -115 mm-4.5 in (-7.2%) - πŸ”΄ -100 mm-3.9 in (-6.3%)

Ground Clearance:

-
130 mm5.1 in

Trunk Capacity:

406-410 liter14.3-14.5 cu ft
🟒 +21 liter+0.7 cu ft (+5.5%) - 🟒 +25 liter+0.9 cu ft (+6.5%)
385 liter13.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -25 liter-0.9 cu ft (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -21 liter-0.7 cu ft (-5.2%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1525-1530 liter53.9-54.0 cu ft
🟒 +215 liter+7.6 cu ft (+16.4%) - 🟒 +220 liter+7.8 cu ft (+16.8%)
1310 liter46.3 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -220 liter-7.8 cu ft (-14.4%) - πŸ”΄ -215 liter-7.6 cu ft (-14.1%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1380-1445 kg3042-3186 lbs
🟒 +1 kg+2 lbs (+0.1%) - 🟒 +86 kg+190 lbs (+6.3%)
1359-1379 kg2996-3040 lbs
πŸ”΄ -86 kg-190 lbs (-6.0%) - πŸ”΄ -1 kg-2 lbs (-0.1%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1860-1935 kg4101-4266 lbs
πŸ”΄ -60 kg-132 lbs (-3.1%) - 🟒 +15 kg+33 lbs (+0.8%)
1920 kg4233 lbs
πŸ”΄ -15 kg-33 lbs (-0.8%) - 🟒 +60 kg+132 lbs (+3.2%)

Roof Load:

-
68 kg150 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17

Tire Size:

  • 205/70R15 (W:205 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 205/70 R15 (W:205 | H:70 | D:15)
  • 215/60 R16 (W:215 | H:60 | D:16)
  • 205/50R17 89V (W:205 | H:50 | D:17)
  • 205/55 R16 91V (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)

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