Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height59.1 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,310 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in shorter (187.4 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 8.1 in taller (61.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 201 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,671 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 8.1 in taller (61.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 201 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,671 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in shorter (187.4 in vs 188.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 188.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 69.3 in | 8.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,671 lb | 201 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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