Subaru Outback vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · BMW X3
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,357 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width69.7 in
- BMW X3 width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 9.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: BMW X3 is 3.5 in taller (62.4 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 518 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 4,012 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 518 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 4,012 lb)
- Height: BMW X3 is 3.5 in taller (62.4 in vs 65.9 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 9.1 in shorter (189.0 in vs 179.9 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 110.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.3 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 9.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 179.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 65.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 4,012 lb | 518 lb |
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