Subaru Outback vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sportage
- Length172.2 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight2,835 lb – 3,500 lb
- Width67.1 in – 68.7 in
- Kia Sportage width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 23.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 156.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 60 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 23.4 in shorter (179.8 in vs 156.4 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 5.6 in taller (59.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 60 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,227 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 23.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 156.4 in | 23.4 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 65.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 98.6 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,168 lb | 3,227 lb | 60 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.2 in – 187.4 in).
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