Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 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
  • Ground clearance9.5 in
  • Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Subaru Forester width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 2.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.6 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 9.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 806 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,468 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 806 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,468 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 7.6 in taller (74.9 in vs 67.3 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.5 in vs 9.0 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 2.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Forester
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.1 in
  • More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraSubaru ForesterDifference
Length178.7 in180.9 in2.2 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in2.1 in
Height74.9 in67.3 in7.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in2.4 in
Ground clearance9.5 in9.0 in0.5 in
Curb weight4,274 lb3,468 lb806 lb

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