Nissan Murano vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Nissan Murano · Subaru Outback
- Length189.9 in
- Height67.0 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,841 lb – 4,163 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in shorter (189.9 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 1.2 in taller (67.0 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 492 lb heavier (4,002 lb vs 3,510 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 492 lb heavier (4,002 lb vs 3,510 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 107.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 1.2 in taller (67.0 in vs 65.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Murano · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Murano | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.9 in | 188.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 65.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 9.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,002 lb | 3,510 lb | 492 lb |
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