Subaru Forester vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Dodge Nitro
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 0.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 717 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 717 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 108.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 0.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 178.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 178.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 69.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 108.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 4,072 lb | 717 lb |
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