Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Subaru Outback
- Length181.5 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in
- Curb weight3,784 lb – 4,355 lb
- Width72.3 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.4 in shorter (181.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (72.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.6 in taller (69.4 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 497 lb heavier (4,070 lb vs 3,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.6 in taller (69.4 in vs 60.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 497 lb heavier (4,070 lb vs 3,573 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (72.3 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.4 in shorter (181.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.5 in | 185.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 68.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 60.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,070 lb | 3,573 lb | 497 lb |
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