Subaru Outback vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Nissan Xterra
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Xterra width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 9.5 in shorter (188.2 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 74.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 758 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 4,280 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 758 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 4,280 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 9.2 in taller (65.7 in vs 74.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Xterra is 9.5 in shorter (188.2 in vs 178.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Nissan Xterra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 178.7 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 74.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 9.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,522 lb | 4,280 lb | 758 lb |
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