Subaru Outback vs GMC Acadia Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · GMC Acadia

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

Side view
  • Length188.2 in
  • Height65.8 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • GMC Acadia width78.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Outback is 12.5 in shorter (188.2 in vs 200.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 6.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 78.2 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 7.0 in taller (65.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,247 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,757 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 1,247 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,757 lb)
  2. Height: GMC Acadia is 7.0 in taller (65.8 in vs 72.8 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 11.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 118.9 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Outback is 6.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 78.2 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Outback is 12.5 in shorter (188.2 in vs 200.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for GMC Acadia
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru OutbackSubaru Outback is narrower by 6.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru OutbackBased on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackGMC AcadiaDifference
Length188.2 in200.7 in12.5 in
Width71.7 in78.2 in6.5 in
Height65.8 in72.8 in7.0 in
Wheelbase107.9 in118.9 in11.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in
Curb weight3,510 lb4,757 lb1,247 lb

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