Size comparison · drawn to scale
Nissan X-Trail T31 vs Subaru Forester V: size comparison
- Length X-Trail T31 11 mm0.4 in longer
- Width Forester V 25 mm1 in wider
- Height Forester V 30 mm1 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline
Change cars
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The X-Trail T31 is 11 mm0.4 in longer, 25 mm1 in narrower and 30 mm1 in lower than the Forester V.
| Dimension | X-Trail T31 | Forester V | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,636 mm15 ft 3 in15 ft 3 in4,636 mm | 4,625 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,625 mm | +11 mm+0.4 in +0.2% |
| Width | 1,790 mm5 ft 10 in5 ft 10 in1,790 mm | 1,815 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,815 mm | −25 mm−1 in −1.4% |
| Height | 1,700 mm5 ft 7 in5 ft 7 in1,700 mm | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | −30 mm−1 in −1.7% |
| Wheelbase | Not in our catalog yet | 2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm | - |
| Footprint | 8.30 m²89.3 sq ft89.3 sq ft8.30 m² | 8.39 m²90.4 sq ft90.4 sq ft8.39 m² | −0.10 m²−1.0 sq ft −1.1% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 509 L18.0 cu ft18.0 cu ft509 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,656 kg3,651 lb3,651 lb1,656 kg | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
X-Trail T31
- Single garage
- Fits 864 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 605 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 364 mm1 ft 2 in to spare in length, 355 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Forester V
- Single garage
- Tight 875 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 593 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 375 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 343 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Nissan X-Trail T31 or the Subaru Forester V?
The Subaru Forester V is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The X-Trail T31 is 11 mm longer, 25 mm narrower and 30 mm lower than the Forester V.
Will the Nissan X-Trail T31 and the Subaru Forester V fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan X-Trail T31 fits with room to open the doors (864 mm to spare in length, 605 mm each side). The Subaru Forester V fits, but it is tight to get out (875 mm to spare in length, 593 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
