Subaru Outback vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sportage
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 64.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 199 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,312 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 175.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 199 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,312 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 64.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 13.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 175.0 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 64.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 3,312 lb | 199 lb |
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