Subaru Forester vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Dodge Nitro
- Length181.5 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Width70.7 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.6 in shorter (181.5 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.6 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.6 in taller (67.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.6 in shorter (181.5 in vs 178.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 178.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 69.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | — | 4,072 lb | — |
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