Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota 4Runner
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,265 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width68.1 in – 69.7 in
- Toyota 4Runner width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 189.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 6.3 in narrower (68.9 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 11.4 in taller (58.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 840 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 4,288 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 840 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 4,288 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 11.4 in taller (58.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 6.3 in narrower (68.9 in vs 75.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 189.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 6.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 189.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 75.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 70.3 in | 11.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,448 lb | 4,288 lb | 840 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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