Subaru Outback vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Cherokee
- Length189.0 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,423 lb – 3,648 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.0 in shorter (189.0 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.0 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 423 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 423 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,959 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.0 in shorter (189.0 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 182.0 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,536 lb | 3,959 lb | 423 lb |
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