Subaru Outback vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Subaru Ascent
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Ascent width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 7.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.5 in taller (66.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 755 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 755 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 4,517 lb)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 5.5 in taller (66.1 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Ascent has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 76.0 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 7.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 196.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Subaru Ascent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 196.8 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 76.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 71.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 113.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 4,517 lb | 755 lb |
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