Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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 weight4,154 lb – 4,438 lb
Front / width
  • 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 941 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,355 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 941 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,355 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.4 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
  5. 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

SpecNissan XterraSubaru ForesterDifference
Length178.7 in179.5 in0.8 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in2.7 in
Height74.9 in66.4 in8.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in3.3 in
Curb weight4,296 lb3,355 lb941 lb

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