Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Subaru Outback
- Length188.8 in – 189.6 in
- Height65.7 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,915 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 313 lb heavier (3,807 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 313 lb heavier (3,807 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.1 in taller (67.5 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 189.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 62.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 105.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,807 lb | 3,494 lb | 313 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.8 in – 189.6 in).
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