Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,440 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 462 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,807 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 462 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,807 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 9.7 in shorter (179.5 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 1.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 189.2 in | 9.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 67.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 112.5 in | 9.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,345 lb | 3,807 lb | 462 lb |
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