Subaru Outback vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · BMW X3
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 657 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,167 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 657 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,167 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 183.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 110.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 183.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 65.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 110.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 4,167 lb | 657 lb |
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