Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota 4Runner
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota 4Runner width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in shorter (189.6 in vs 190.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 5.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 901 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 4,603 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 901 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 4,603 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 5.4 in taller (66.1 in vs 71.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota 4Runner has 0.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 9.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota 4Runner
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota 4Runner — Toyota 4Runner has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota 4Runner | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 190.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 71.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 109.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 4,603 lb | 901 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.