Subaru Outback vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Mitsubishi Outlander
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,430 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Mitsubishi Outlander width68.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 6.8 in shorter (185.9 in vs 179.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.9 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 4.0 in taller (60.8 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 222 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,351 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 222 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,351 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Outlander is 4.0 in taller (60.8 in vs 64.8 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Outlander is 6.8 in shorter (185.9 in vs 179.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 68.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Outlander — Mitsubishi Outlander is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Outlander — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Outlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Mitsubishi Outlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 179.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 68.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 64.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 3,351 lb | 222 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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