Subaru Outback vs BMW X3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · BMW X3
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- BMW X3 width74.4 in – 74.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 112.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 474 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 4,236 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X3 is 474 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 4,236 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X3 has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 112.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.6 in)
- Length: BMW X3 is 3.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 185.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X3 — BMW X3 is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for BMW X3
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | BMW X3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 185.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 112.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 4,236 lb | 474 lb |
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