Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Outback
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight4,136 lb – 4,402 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 12.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 782 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,488 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 782 lb heavier (4,269 lb vs 3,488 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 12.5 in taller (74.9 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.3 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 189.0 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 62.4 in | 12.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,269 lb | 3,488 lb | 782 lb |
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