Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Outback
- Length163.8 in
- Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,760 lb – 4,104 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 25.2 in shorter (163.8 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 9.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 438 lb heavier (3,932 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 9.3 in taller (71.7 in vs 62.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 25.2 in shorter (163.8 in vs 189.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 438 lb heavier (3,932 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.0 in narrower (73.7 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 25.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 189.0 in | 25.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 62.4 in | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 105.1 in | 9.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,932 lb | 3,494 lb | 438 lb |
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