Subaru Outback vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Wrangler
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,265 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width68.1 in – 69.7 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in – 68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 26.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 161.2 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 1.5 in narrower (68.9 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 11.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 157 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,604 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 11.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 26.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 161.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 6.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 98.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 157 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,604 lb)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 1.5 in narrower (68.9 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 26.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 161.2 in | 26.3 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 67.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 70.8 in | 11.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 98.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,448 lb | 3,604 lb | 157 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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