Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Outback
- Length170.3 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,548 lb
- Width70.7 in – 72.1 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 18.7 in shorter (170.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Tucson is 5.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 94 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,488 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 18.7 in shorter (170.3 in vs 189.0 in)
- Height: Hyundai Tucson is 5.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 62.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 94 lb heavier (3,394 lb vs 3,488 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 18.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.3 in | 189.0 in | 18.7 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 69.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 62.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,394 lb | 3,488 lb | 94 lb |
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