Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota 4Runner
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,430 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Toyota 4Runner width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.1 in narrower (68.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 9.5 in taller (60.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 665 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 4,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 665 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 4,238 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 9.5 in taller (60.8 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.1 in narrower (68.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.1 in shorter (185.9 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 189.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 73.8 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 70.3 in | 9.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 4,238 lb | 665 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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