Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Outback
- Length178.0 in
- Height69.4 in – 73.6 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,504 lb – 4,092 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Subaru Outback width67.1 in – 68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in taller (71.5 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 631 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 3,168 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in taller (71.5 in vs 59.4 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 631 lb heavier (3,798 lb vs 3,168 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 179.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 67.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 71.5 in | 59.4 in | 12.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,798 lb | 3,168 lb | 631 lb |
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