Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Chevrolet Equinox

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.6 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 12.6 in shorter (176.6 in vs 189.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.5 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

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 441 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,671 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 13.1 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 112.5 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Forester is 12.6 in shorter (176.6 in vs 189.2 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 3.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 71.4 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 2.5 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is shorter by 12.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ForesterSubaru Forester is narrower by 3.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ForesterBased on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterChevrolet EquinoxDifference
Length176.6 in189.2 in12.6 in
Width68.3 in71.4 in3.1 in
Height65.0 in67.5 in2.5 in
Wheelbase99.4 in112.5 in13.1 in
Curb weight3,230 lb3,671 lb441 lb

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