Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Outback
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,225 lb – 3,521 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.1 in shorter (171.3 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 5.5 in taller (66.7 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 97 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Kia Sportage is 5.5 in taller (66.7 in vs 61.2 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.1 in shorter (171.3 in vs 187.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 97 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 16.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 187.4 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 61.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,470 lb | 97 lb |
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