Subaru Outback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee width72.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.4 in shorter (185.9 in vs 181.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.6 in taller (60.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 344 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,924 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 8.6 in taller (60.8 in vs 69.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 344 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,924 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 72.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4.4 in shorter (185.9 in vs 181.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 181.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 72.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 69.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 3,924 lb | 344 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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