BMW X3 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Subaru Outback
- Length183.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase110.6 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,030 lb – 4,230 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.8 in shorter (183.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 412 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 412 lb heavier (4,130 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.8 in shorter (183.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (74.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (110.6 in vs 108.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 189.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 72.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 108.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,130 lb | 3,718 lb | 412 lb |
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