Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Outback
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.9 in shorter (171.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.0 in taller (66.7 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 144 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.9 in shorter (171.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 144 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 1.0 in taller (66.7 in vs 65.7 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 16.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 188.2 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 65.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 107.9 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,522 lb | 144 lb |
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