Hyundai Tucson vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Tucson · Subaru Outback
- Length173.2 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,232 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 16.4 in shorter (173.2 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Hyundai Tucson is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.9 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 366 lb heavier (3,336 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 366 lb heavier (3,336 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 16.4 in shorter (173.2 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.9 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 16.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Tucson · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 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 | 189.6 in | 16.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 66.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,336 lb | 3,702 lb | 366 lb |
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