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The Wrangler has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Forester's suspension doesn't offer gas-charged shocks.
The Wrangler Rubicon has an active front sway bar, which helps keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnects at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Forester doesn't offer an active sway bar system.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wrangler Unlimited's wheelbase is 12.1 inches longer than on the Forester (116 inches vs. 103.9 inches).
The Wrangler's front to rear weight distribution is more even (50.1% to 49.9%) than the Forester's (57% to 43%). This gives the Wrangler more stable handling and braking.
For greater off-road capability the Wrangler Rubicon 2dr has a 1.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Forester (10 vs. 8.7 inches), allowing the Wrangler to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.