Mitsubishi Outlander vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Outlander · Subaru Outback
- Length184.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance8.5 in
- Curb weight3,351 lb – 3,626 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 4.8 in shorter (184.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.1 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 274 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,762 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 274 lb heavier (3,489 lb vs 3,762 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 108.1 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 4.8 in shorter (184.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.5 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.1 in narrower (71.3 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Outlander | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 189.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 72.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 8.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,489 lb | 3,762 lb | 274 lb |
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