Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota 4Runner
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,425 lb – 3,735 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Toyota 4Runner width66.5 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 2.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 183.3 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 7.6 in taller (60.8 in vs 68.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 208 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,788 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 7.6 in taller (60.8 in vs 68.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 208 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,788 lb)
- Length: Toyota 4Runner is 2.6 in shorter (185.9 in vs 183.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota 4Runner — Based on length × width (Toyota 4Runner)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 183.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 68.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 68.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 3,788 lb | 208 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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