Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Subaru Outback
- Length186.6 in
- Height67.7 in
- Wheelbase109.5 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight4,254 lb – 4,665 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.8 in shorter (186.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (73.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6.5 in taller (67.7 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 990 lb heavier (4,460 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 990 lb heavier (4,460 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6.5 in taller (67.7 in vs 61.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (73.3 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (109.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 0.8 in shorter (186.6 in vs 187.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 0.8 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 | 186.6 in | 187.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 69.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 61.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.5 in | 105.1 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,460 lb | 3,470 lb | 990 lb |
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