Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Forester
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,136 lb – 4,402 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 924 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,345 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 924 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,345 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 179.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 66.4 in | 8.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,269 lb | 3,345 lb | 924 lb |
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