Subaru Outback vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Nissan Xterra
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,330 lb – 3,610 lb
- Width68.1 in – 69.7 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.9 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 16.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 799 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,269 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 16.1 in taller (58.9 in vs 74.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 799 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,269 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.9 in narrower (68.9 in vs 72.8 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 8.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 8.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 178.7 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 72.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 74.9 in | 16.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 4,269 lb | 799 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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