Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (189.0 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.1 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 184 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 3,671 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.1 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 184 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 3,671 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (69.7 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (189.0 in vs 189.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 0.2 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 | 189.0 in | 189.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 67.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 112.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,488 lb | 3,671 lb | 184 lb |
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