Subaru Outback vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Cherokee
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.6 in shorter (189.6 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 140 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,842 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 7.6 in shorter (189.6 in vs 182.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 140 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,842 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 182.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 3,842 lb | 140 lb |
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