Subaru Outback vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sorento
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,430 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 6.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 8.9 in taller (60.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 584 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 584 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 8.9 in taller (60.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.0 in narrower (68.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 6.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 179.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 73.8 in | 5.0 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 69.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 4,156 lb | 584 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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