Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Subaru Outback

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Subaru Outback width73.0 in – 74.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Outback is 5.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 191.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 2.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 4.9 in taller (71.6 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 108.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 730 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,787 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 730 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 3,787 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Ascent is 4.9 in taller (71.6 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 108.1 in)
  4. Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Outback is 2.2 in narrower (76.0 in vs 73.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Subaru Outback
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentSubaru OutbackDifference
Length196.8 in191.3 in5.5 in
Width76.0 in73.8 in2.2 in
Height71.6 in66.7 in4.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in108.1 in5.7 in
Ground clearance8.7 in9.1 in0.4 in
Curb weight4,517 lb3,787 lb730 lb

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