Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Grand Cherokee · Subaru Outback
- Length189.8 in
- Height69.4 in
- Wheelbase114.8 in
- Ground clearance10.2 in – 11.1 in
- Curb weight4,470 lb – 4,850 lb
- Width76.3 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.6 in shorter (189.8 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.6 in narrower (76.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3.7 in taller (69.4 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.6 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1,138 lb heavier (4,660 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1,138 lb heavier (4,660 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.6 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.6 in narrower (76.3 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (114.8 in vs 107.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3.7 in taller (69.4 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.8 in | 188.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 76.3 in | 71.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Height | 69.4 in | 65.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 107.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in | 9.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,660 lb | 3,522 lb | 1,138 lb |
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