Kia Sorento vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Subaru Outback
- Length183.9 in
- Height67.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,763 lb – 3,935 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.3 in shorter (183.9 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (74.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 327 lb heavier (3,849 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 327 lb heavier (3,849 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (74.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.6 in taller (67.3 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.3 in shorter (183.9 in vs 188.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 188.2 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 71.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 65.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 9.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,849 lb | 3,522 lb | 327 lb |
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