Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 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 – 189.6 in
  • Height65.7 in – 69.3 in
  • Wheelbase112.5 in
  • Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,915 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.4 in
  • Subaru Forester width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 9.7 in shorter (189.2 in vs 179.5 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 103.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 462 lb heavier (3,807 lb vs 3,345 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 462 lb heavier (3,807 lb vs 3,345 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 103.0 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Forester is 9.7 in shorter (189.2 in vs 179.5 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.1 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 66.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet EquinoxSubaru ForesterDifference
Length189.2 in179.5 in9.7 in
Width71.4 in70.1 in1.3 in
Height67.5 in66.4 in1.1 in
Wheelbase112.5 in103.0 in9.5 in
Curb weight3,807 lb3,345 lb462 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.8 in – 189.6 in).

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