Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Outback
- Length173.2 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,139 lb – 3,488 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 15.8 in shorter (173.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 222 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 15.8 in shorter (173.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 222 lb heavier (3,314 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 15.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Tucson — Based on length × width (Hyundai Tucson)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Tucson | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.2 in | 189.0 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 65.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 9.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,314 lb | 3,535 lb | 222 lb |
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