Kia Sorento vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Subaru Outback
- Length188.9 in
- Height66.7 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase110.8 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in – 8.2 in
- Curb weight3,794 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.8 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 2.4 in shorter (188.9 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.1 in taller (68.5 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 171 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 171 lb heavier (3,957 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.1 in taller (68.5 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (110.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (74.8 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sorento | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 191.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 73.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 68.5 in | 66.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 108.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,957 lb | 3,786 lb | 171 lb |
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