Subaru Forester vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Chevrolet TrailBlazer width74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 15.2 in shorter (176.6 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 6.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 74.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 6.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet TrailBlazer has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 113.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1,280 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 1,280 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 4,510 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet TrailBlazer has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 113.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet TrailBlazer is 6.7 in taller (65.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 6.4 in narrower (68.3 in vs 74.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 15.2 in shorter (176.6 in vs 191.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 15.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 6.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet TrailBlazer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 191.8 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 74.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 71.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 113.0 in | 13.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 4,510 lb | 1,280 lb |
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