Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Subaru Forester
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,761 lb – 3,975 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.3 in shorter (187.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.1 in taller (66.3 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 513 lb heavier (3,868 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 513 lb heavier (3,868 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 8.3 in shorter (187.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 179.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 103.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,868 lb | 3,355 lb | 513 lb |
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