Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Outback
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,466 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 199 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (175.0 in vs 188.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 199 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,510 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 188.2 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 65.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 9.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,312 lb | 3,510 lb | 199 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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