Jeep Wrangler vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Subaru Outback
- Length166.8 in
- Height73.6 in
- Wheelbase96.8 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight3,948 lb – 4,222 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 24.5 in shorter (166.8 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.2 in taller (73.6 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 299 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 24.5 in shorter (166.8 in vs 191.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.2 in taller (73.6 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 11.3 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 299 lb heavier (4,085 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 24.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 191.3 in | 24.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 66.4 in | 7.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 108.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,085 lb | 3,786 lb | 299 lb |
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