Spec Sizes

Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Rogue · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length182.9 in
  • Height65.3 in – 66.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.9 in
  • Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,473 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 6.3 in shorter (182.9 in vs 176.6 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.8 in taller (65.8 in vs 65.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 147 lb heavier (3,377 lb vs 3,230 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 99.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 147 lb heavier (3,377 lb vs 3,230 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 68.3 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Forester is 6.3 in shorter (182.9 in vs 176.6 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.8 in taller (65.8 in vs 65.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Rogue · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan RogueSubaru ForesterDifference
Length182.9 in176.6 in6.3 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in2.6 in
Height65.8 in65.0 in0.8 in
Wheelbase105.9 in99.4 in6.5 in
Curb weight3,377 lb3,230 lb147 lb

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