Subaru Outback vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sorento
- Length189.0 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,423 lb – 3,648 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Sorento width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.5 in shorter (189.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.7 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 209 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.7 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 209 lb heavier (3,536 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.2 in)
- Length: Kia Sorento is 4.5 in shorter (189.0 in vs 184.5 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 1.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 184.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,536 lb | 3,744 lb | 209 lb |
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