Spec Sizes

Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Nissan Rogue · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length182.3 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.4 in – 7.6 in
  • Curb weight3,408 lb – 3,554 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Subaru Forester width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 180.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 103.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 8 lb heavier (3,481 lb vs 3,474 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.8 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 103.9 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
  4. Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.3 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Forester is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 180.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Rogue · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.7 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan RogueSubaru ForesterDifference
Length182.3 in180.9 in1.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in1.7 in
Height66.3 in67.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase106.5 in103.9 in2.6 in
Ground clearance7.5 in8.8 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,481 lb3,474 lb8 lb

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