Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Outback
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 14.6 in shorter (175.0 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in taller (64.4 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 269 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,702 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 14.6 in shorter (175.0 in vs 189.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 269 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,702 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in taller (64.4 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 14.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 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 | 189.6 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 66.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.1 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,702 lb | 269 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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