Subaru Outback vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Toyota Highlander
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 2.9 in shorter (189.6 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in taller (66.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 648 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 4,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 648 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 4,410 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in taller (66.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander 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 2.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 192.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 68.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 109.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 4,410 lb | 648 lb |
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