Subaru Outback vs Nissan Murano Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Nissan Murano
- 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
- Nissan Murano width74.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in shorter (185.9 in vs 187.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.3 in narrower (68.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 5.7 in taller (60.8 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 308 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,881 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Murano is 5.7 in taller (60.8 in vs 66.5 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 308 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,881 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.3 in narrower (68.7 in vs 74.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in shorter (185.9 in vs 187.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Nissan Murano
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Nissan Murano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 187.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 74.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 66.5 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 3,881 lb | 308 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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