BMW X3 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Subaru Outback
- Length183.0 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 6.0 in shorter (183.0 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.4 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 610 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 3,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 610 lb heavier (4,145 lb vs 3,536 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 6.0 in shorter (183.0 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 107.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.0 in | 189.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 65.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 107.9 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,145 lb | 3,536 lb | 610 lb |
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