Subaru Outback vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota Highlander
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in shorter (189.0 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 6.3 in taller (62.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 663 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 4,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 663 lb heavier (3,488 lb vs 4,150 lb)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 6.3 in taller (62.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.5 in narrower (69.7 in vs 75.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in shorter (189.0 in vs 188.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 188.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 75.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 68.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,488 lb | 4,150 lb | 663 lb |
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