BMW X3 vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. BMW X3 · Subaru Outback
- Length185.9 in – 186.1 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,931 lb – 4,317 lb
- Width74.4 in – 74.7 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.3 in shorter (186.0 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.6 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (66.0 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 338 lb heavier (4,124 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 338 lb heavier (4,124 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.3 in shorter (186.0 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.6 in narrower (74.6 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for BMW X3 · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X3 | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.0 in | 191.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 73.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 66.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 108.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,124 lb | 3,786 lb | 338 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.9 in – 186.1 in).
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