Kia Sorento vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Subaru Outback
- Length180.7 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight4,068 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.3 in – 74.2 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 8.3 in shorter (180.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 5.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 685 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 685 lb heavier (4,179 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 5.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 62.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.0 in narrower (73.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 8.3 in shorter (180.7 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.7 in | 189.0 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 69.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 62.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,179 lb | 3,494 lb | 685 lb |
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