BMW X3 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Subaru Outback
- Length179.7 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase110.1 in
- Curb weight4,001 lb – 4,023 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 7.8 in shorter (179.7 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 4.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 542 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 542 lb heavier (4,012 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 4.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (110.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 7.8 in shorter (179.7 in vs 187.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 187.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 61.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 105.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,012 lb | 3,470 lb | 542 lb |
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