Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Outback
- Length155.4 in – 167.0 in
- Height69.4 in – 72.1 in
- Wheelbase93.4 in – 103.4 in
- Ground clearance9.2 in – 10.2 in
- Curb weight3,231 lb – 3,977 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.2 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 26.3 in shorter (161.2 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.3 in narrower (67.5 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 9.6 in taller (70.8 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 134 lb heavier (3,604 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 9.6 in taller (70.8 in vs 61.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 26.3 in shorter (161.2 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 134 lb heavier (3,604 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.3 in narrower (67.5 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 26.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.2 in | 187.4 in | 26.3 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 69.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 61.2 in | 9.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 105.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,604 lb | 3,470 lb | 134 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 155.4 in – 167.0 in).
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