Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Subaru Outback
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight3,811 lb – 4,106 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.0 in shorter (182.0 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.0 in taller (66.8 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 423 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 423 lb heavier (3,959 lb vs 3,536 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.0 in shorter (182.0 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 189.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 65.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 9.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,959 lb | 3,536 lb | 423 lb |
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