Subaru Outback vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Jeep Grand Cherokee width76.3 in – 77.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in shorter (188.2 in vs 190.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 76.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3.5 in taller (65.8 in vs 69.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 114.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.6 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 10.6 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1,300 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,810 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1,300 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,810 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.6 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 10.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 76.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 114.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Grand Cherokee is 3.5 in taller (65.8 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Grand Cherokee — Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 190.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 76.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 69.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 114.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 10.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 4,810 lb | 1,300 lb |
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