Subaru Outback vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 183.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 124 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,886 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 183.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 124 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,886 lb)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is shorter by 6.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Equinox — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Equinox)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 183.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 107.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 3,886 lb | 124 lb |
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