Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.0 in
- Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 6.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 412 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,886 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 412 lb heavier (3,474 lb vs 3,886 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 8.6 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 6.9 in shorter (180.9 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 187.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 6.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,474 lb | 3,886 lb | 412 lb |
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