Subaru Outback vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · BMW X3
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 110.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 429 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 4,130 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 429 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 4,130 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 5.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 110.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 183.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 110.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 4,130 lb | 429 lb |
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