Subaru Forester vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Dodge Nitro
- Length182.7 in
- Height67.5 in – 68.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in – 107.9 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.2 in
- Curb weight3,454 lb – 3,620 lb
- Width71.5 in – 72.2 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in taller (68.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 535 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 535 lb heavier (3,537 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 1.7 in taller (68.2 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 178.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (106.5 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.3 in narrower (71.8 in vs 73.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 178.9 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 69.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in | 108.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,537 lb | 4,072 lb | 535 lb |
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