Subaru Outback vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota Highlander
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (188.2 in vs 188.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in taller (65.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 695 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,205 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 695 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 4,205 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in taller (65.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 109.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 188.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 68.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 4,205 lb | 695 lb |
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