Subaru Outback vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Cherokee
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,425 lb – 3,735 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Jeep Cherokee width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 18.4 in shorter (185.9 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 4.5 in taller (60.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 423 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,157 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 423 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,157 lb)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 18.4 in shorter (185.9 in vs 167.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 4.5 in taller (60.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 18.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 167.5 in | 18.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 65.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 3,157 lb | 423 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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