Subaru Outback vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota Highlander
- 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 Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 184.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 9.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 280 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,728 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 9.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 280 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,728 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (68.9 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.8 in shorter (187.4 in vs 184.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 184.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 71.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 68.1 in | 9.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,448 lb | 3,728 lb | 280 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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