Subaru Outback vs Nissan Murano Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Nissan Murano
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Nissan Murano width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in shorter (188.2 in vs 189.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 1.2 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 111.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 492 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,002 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 6.9 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Murano is 492 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,002 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Murano has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 111.2 in)
- Height: Nissan Murano is 1.2 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.0 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 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Nissan Murano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 189.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 111.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 6.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 4,002 lb | 492 lb |
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