Subaru Forester vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Dodge Nitro
- Length182.1 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,589 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.1 in taller (67.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 553 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 553 lb heavier (3,519 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.1 in taller (67.8 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 178.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 178.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,519 lb | 4,072 lb | 553 lb |
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