Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Nissan Rogue Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Nissan Rogue

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length176.6 in
  • Height65.0 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.3 in
  • Nissan Rogue width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Forester is 6.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 182.9 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 147 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,377 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Nissan Rogue has a 6.5 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 105.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Nissan Rogue is 147 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,377 lb)
  3. Width: Subaru Forester is 2.6 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Forester is 6.3 in shorter (176.6 in vs 182.9 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Rogue is 0.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 6.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Nissan Rogue
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterNissan RogueDifference
Length176.6 in182.9 in6.3 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in2.6 in
Height65.0 in65.8 in0.8 in
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in6.5 in
Curb weight3,230 lb3,377 lb147 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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