GMC Acadia vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Subaru Outback

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

Side view
  • Length200.8 in
  • Height70.4 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Subaru Outback width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Outback is 11.8 in shorter (200.8 in vs 189.0 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 7.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 4.6 in taller (70.4 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 1,218 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 3,535 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,218 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 3,535 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 107.9 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Outback is 7.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  4. Height: GMC Acadia is 4.6 in taller (70.4 in vs 65.8 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Outback is 11.8 in shorter (200.8 in vs 189.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is narrower by 7.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru OutbackBased on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC AcadiaSubaru OutbackDifference
Length200.8 in189.0 in11.8 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in7.2 in
Height70.4 in65.8 in4.6 in
Wheelbase118.9 in107.9 in11.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in
Curb weight4,753 lb3,535 lb1,218 lb

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