Subaru Outback vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · GMC Terrain
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,580 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- GMC Terrain width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Terrain is 7.3 in shorter (189.6 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- 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 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 161 lb heavier (3,718 lb vs 3,557 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 161 lb heavier (3,718 lb vs 3,557 lb)
- Length: GMC Terrain is 7.3 in shorter (189.6 in vs 182.3 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Terrain — Based on length × width (GMC Terrain)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 182.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 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 | 7.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,718 lb | 3,557 lb | 161 lb |
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