Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota 4Runner
- Length172.2 in – 187.4 in
- Height55.5 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase99.2 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight2,835 lb – 3,500 lb
- Width67.1 in – 68.7 in
- Toyota 4Runner width66.5 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in shorter (179.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 9.0 in taller (59.4 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 540 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,708 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 540 lb heavier (3,168 lb vs 3,708 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 9.0 in taller (59.4 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 105.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in shorter (179.8 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.8 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 183.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 59.4 in | 68.4 in | 9.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 105.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,168 lb | 3,708 lb | 540 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.2 in – 187.4 in).
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