Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Subaru Forester

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length188.8 in
  • Height69.3 in
  • Wheelbase112.5 in
  • Curb weight3,602 lb – 3,740 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.4 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 13.6 in shorter (188.8 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 4.3 in taller (69.3 in vs 65.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 521 lb heavier (3,671 lb vs 3,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 521 lb heavier (3,671 lb vs 3,150 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 99.4 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Forester is 13.6 in shorter (188.8 in vs 175.2 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 4.3 in taller (69.3 in vs 65.0 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (71.4 in vs 68.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 13.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 3.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet EquinoxSubaru ForesterDifference
Length188.8 in175.2 in13.6 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in3.1 in
Height69.3 in65.0 in4.3 in
Wheelbase112.5 in99.4 in13.1 in
Curb weight3,671 lb3,150 lb521 lb

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