Subaru Outback vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Cherokee
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight3,637 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in – 74.6 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 8.3 in shorter (191.3 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.3 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.1 in taller (66.7 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 133 lb heavier (3,787 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.4 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 8.3 in shorter (191.3 in vs 183.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 133 lb heavier (3,787 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.3 in narrower (73.8 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 183.0 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 74.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 66.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 8.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,787 lb | 3,920 lb | 133 lb |
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