Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Forester

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight4,081 lb – 4,375 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Subaru Forester width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.9 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,078 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 1,078 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,150 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.9 in taller (74.9 in vs 65.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 99.4 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 4.5 in narrower (72.8 in vs 68.3 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in shorter (178.7 in vs 175.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraSubaru ForesterDifference
Length178.7 in175.2 in3.5 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in4.5 in
Height74.9 in65.0 in9.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in6.9 in
Curb weight4,228 lb3,150 lb1,078 lb

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