Nissan Xterra vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Subaru Outback
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 573 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 573 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 10.9 in shorter (178.7 in vs 189.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 108.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 189.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 66.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,702 lb | 573 lb |
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