Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Outback
- Length163.8 in
- Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance8.8 in – 10.3 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 25.8 in shorter (163.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (73.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.6 in taller (71.7 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 12.7 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 304 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 25.8 in shorter (163.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 12.7 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.9 in more ground clearance (9.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.6 in taller (71.7 in vs 66.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 304 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 25.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 189.6 in | 25.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 66.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 108.1 in | 12.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 8.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,702 lb | 304 lb |
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