Subaru Outback vs GMC Acadia Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · GMC Acadia

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,357 lb – 3,631 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • GMC Acadia width78.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Outback is 11.7 in shorter (189.0 in vs 200.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 8.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 78.2 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 10.4 in taller (62.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,335 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 4,829 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,335 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 4,829 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Acadia is 10.4 in taller (62.4 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 13.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 118.9 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Outback is 8.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 78.2 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Outback is 11.7 in shorter (189.0 in vs 200.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is shorter by 11.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for GMC Acadia
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is narrower by 8.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru OutbackBased on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackGMC AcadiaDifference
Length189.0 in200.7 in11.7 in
Width69.7 in78.2 in8.5 in
Height62.4 in72.8 in10.4 in
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in13.8 in
Curb weight3,494 lb4,829 lb1,335 lb

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