Subaru Outback vs Volvo XC60 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Volvo XC60
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.7 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,658 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volvo XC60 width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC60 is 6.0 in shorter (188.2 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 1.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 109.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC60 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 571 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 4,093 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC60 is 571 lb heavier (3,522 lb vs 4,093 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Volvo XC60 is 6.0 in shorter (188.2 in vs 182.2 in)
- Height: Volvo XC60 is 1.7 in taller (65.7 in vs 67.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC60 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 109.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Volvo XC60
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC60 — Volvo XC60 has 0.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC60 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 182.2 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 65.7 in | 67.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 9.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,522 lb | 4,093 lb | 571 lb |
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