Subaru Outback vs Kia Sorento Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sorento
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,635 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Kia Sorento width74.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sorento is 2.4 in shorter (191.3 in vs 188.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 110.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 171 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 3,957 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sorento is 171 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 3,957 lb)
- Height: Kia Sorento is 2.1 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sorento has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 110.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sorento — Kia Sorento is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sorento
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sorento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 188.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 68.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 110.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | 3,957 lb | 171 lb |
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