Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Outback
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in shorter (178.0 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 13.2 in taller (74.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 322 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 13.2 in taller (74.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 322 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,573 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in shorter (178.0 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 185.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 60.8 in | 13.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,895 lb | 3,573 lb | 322 lb |
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