Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Subaru Outback
- Length167.5 in
- Height63.8 in – 66.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight2,928 lb – 3,386 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 18.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 4.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 423 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 3,580 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 423 lb heavier (3,157 lb vs 3,580 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 18.4 in shorter (167.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 4.5 in taller (65.3 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 18.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 185.9 in | 18.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 68.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 60.8 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,157 lb | 3,580 lb | 423 lb |
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