Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Subaru Outback
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,596 lb – 3,997 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in taller (64.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 79 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (176.4 in vs 189.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in taller (64.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 79 lb heavier (3,797 lb vs 3,718 lb)
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 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 189.6 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 66.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,797 lb | 3,718 lb | 79 lb |
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