Subaru Outback vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sportage
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 227 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 6.6 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 13.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 176.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 227 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 64.8 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 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 176.4 in | 13.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 64.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 105.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 6.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 3,535 lb | 227 lb |
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