Nissan Rogue vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Rogue · Subaru Outback

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length183.3 in – 184.3 in
  • Height65.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.9 in
  • Curb weight3,276 lb – 3,479 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Outback width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Rogue is 4.4 in shorter (183.8 in vs 188.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Rogue is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 65.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 107.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 145 lb heavier (3,378 lb vs 3,522 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 145 lb heavier (3,378 lb vs 3,522 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Rogue is 4.4 in shorter (183.8 in vs 188.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 107.9 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Rogue is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.7 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.3 in vs 65.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan RogueNissan Rogue is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Rogue · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan RogueNissan Rogue is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan RogueBased on length × width (Nissan Rogue)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan RogueSubaru OutbackDifference
Length183.8 in188.2 in4.4 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in0.8 in
Height65.3 in65.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase105.9 in107.9 in2.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in
Curb weight3,378 lb3,522 lb145 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.3 in – 184.3 in).

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