Subaru Outback vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota Highlander
- 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 Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (185.9 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 6.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 172 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 6.2 in taller (60.8 in vs 67.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 172 lb heavier (3,573 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (185.9 in vs 184.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 184.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 67.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,573 lb | 3,744 lb | 172 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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