Subaru Outback vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Nissan Xterra
- Length172.2 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight2,835 lb – 3,500 lb
- Width67.1 in – 68.7 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in taller (59.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 631 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,798 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 12.1 in taller (59.4 in vs 71.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 631 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,798 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 1.8 in shorter (179.8 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 178.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 71.5 in | 12.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 104.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,168 lb | 3,798 lb | 631 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.2 in – 187.4 in).
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