Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Forester
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,154 lb – 4,438 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.0 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 6.7 in taller (74.9 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 759 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 759 lb heavier (4,296 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 6.7 in taller (74.9 in vs 68.2 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 4.0 in shorter (178.7 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 182.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 68.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,296 lb | 3,537 lb | 759 lb |
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