Subaru Outback vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Kia Sportage
- Length191.3 in
- Height66.4 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight3,637 lb – 3,937 lb
- Width73.0 in – 74.6 in
- Kia Sportage width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 14.9 in shorter (191.3 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in narrower (73.8 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in taller (66.7 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 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 6.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 252 lb heavier (3,787 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more ground clearance (9.1 in vs 6.6 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 14.9 in shorter (191.3 in vs 176.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 252 lb heavier (3,787 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in taller (66.7 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 14.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 176.4 in | 14.9 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 73.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 64.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 105.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | 6.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,787 lb | 3,535 lb | 252 lb |
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