Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Nissan Rogue · Subaru Forester
- Length184.5 in
- Height68.1 in – 68.4 in
- Wheelbase106.5 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,424 lb – 3,627 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in shorter (184.5 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.9 in taller (68.3 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 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 103.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in shorter (184.5 in vs 181.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.9 in taller (68.3 in vs 67.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.0 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 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Rogue | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.5 in | 181.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 68.3 in | 67.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 103.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,526 lb | — | — |
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