Subaru Outback vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Nissan Xterra
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,430 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Nissan Xterra width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in shorter (185.9 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 13.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 322 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,895 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 13.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 74.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 322 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,895 lb)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 7.9 in shorter (185.9 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 178.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 74.0 in | 13.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 3,895 lb | 322 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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