Subaru Outback vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sportage
- 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 Sportage width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.1 in shorter (187.4 in vs 171.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 5.5 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.5 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 97 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,373 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.1 in shorter (187.4 in vs 171.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 5.5 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 97 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,373 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in narrower (69.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 16.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 171.3 in | 16.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,373 lb | 97 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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