Subaru Outback vs Porsche Macan Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Porsche Macan
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Porsche Macan width76.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche Macan is 4.9 in shorter (189.6 in vs 184.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 63.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Porsche Macan has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 110.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 477 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 4,178 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche Macan is 477 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 4,178 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 76.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 63.4 in)
- Length: Porsche Macan is 4.9 in shorter (189.6 in vs 184.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche Macan — Porsche Macan is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Porsche Macan
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Porsche Macan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 184.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 76.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 63.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 110.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 4,178 lb | 477 lb |
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