Chevrolet Equinox vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Subaru Outback
- Length183.1 in
- Height65.4 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,764 lb – 4,007 lb
- Width72.6 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.5 in shorter (183.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 124 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 3,762 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.5 in shorter (183.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 124 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 3,762 lb)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in taller (65.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 108.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Equinox — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Equinox)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.1 in | 189.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 66.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 108.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,886 lb | 3,762 lb | 124 lb |
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