Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 12.2 in shorter (176.6 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 4.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 441 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,671 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 441 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,671 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 12.2 in shorter (176.6 in vs 188.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 4.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 69.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 188.8 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 69.3 in | 4.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.5 in | 13.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,671 lb | 441 lb |
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