Subaru Outback vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sorento
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height59.1 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,310 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Kia Sorento width73.3 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.6 in shorter (187.4 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 8.5 in taller (61.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 686 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,156 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 686 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 4,156 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 8.5 in taller (61.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 7.6 in shorter (187.4 in vs 179.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 179.8 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 69.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 4,156 lb | 686 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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