Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Forester
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Subaru Forester width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.1 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 802 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 802 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,093 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 2.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 2.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 175.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 65.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 99.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,895 lb | 3,093 lb | 802 lb |
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