Subaru Outback vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Wrangler
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in – 73.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 20.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 168.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 9.3 in taller (62.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 550 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 4,038 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 550 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 4,038 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 9.3 in taller (62.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 20.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 168.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.1 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Wrangler has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 20.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 168.2 in | 20.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.8 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 71.7 in | 9.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,488 lb | 4,038 lb | 550 lb |
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