Kia Sorento vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Subaru Outback
- Length187.4 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase109.4 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,704 lb – 4,101 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in shorter (187.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 201 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 201 lb heavier (3,903 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (74.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (109.4 in vs 108.1 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 2.2 in shorter (187.4 in vs 189.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 189.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 72.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 108.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,903 lb | 3,702 lb | 201 lb |
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