Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Forester
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,570 lb – 4,183 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.0 in taller (74.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 737 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 3,140 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 737 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 3,140 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.0 in taller (74.0 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 175.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 65.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,877 lb | 3,140 lb | 737 lb |
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