GMC Acadia vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Subaru Outback

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length200.7 in
  • Height72.8 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,857 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.2 in
  • Subaru Outback width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Outback is 12.5 in shorter (200.7 in vs 188.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 6.5 in narrower (78.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 7.0 in taller (72.8 in vs 65.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,247 lb heavier (4,757 lb vs 3,510 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,247 lb heavier (4,757 lb vs 3,510 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Acadia is 7.0 in taller (72.8 in vs 65.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 107.9 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Outback is 6.5 in narrower (78.2 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Outback is 12.5 in shorter (200.7 in vs 188.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is narrower by 6.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru OutbackBased on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC AcadiaSubaru OutbackDifference
Length200.7 in188.2 in12.5 in
Width78.2 in71.7 in6.5 in
Height72.8 in65.8 in7.0 in
Wheelbase118.9 in107.9 in11.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in
Curb weight4,757 lb3,510 lb1,247 lb

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