Subaru Outback vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Jeep Wrangler
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 24.4 in shorter (188.2 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.9 in taller (65.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 12.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 95.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 496 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 24.4 in shorter (188.2 in vs 163.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 12.5 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 95.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 496 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,006 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 0.8 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 5.9 in taller (65.8 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 24.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 163.8 in | 24.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 71.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 95.4 in | 12.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 9.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 4,006 lb | 496 lb |
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