Dodge Nitro vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Subaru Forester
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,932 lb – 4,161 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 510 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 510 lb heavier (4,047 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 182.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,047 lb | 3,537 lb | 510 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.