Toyota 4Runner vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Subaru Outback
- Length189.0 in – 190.0 in
- Height68.9 in – 71.6 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight4,035 lb – 4,515 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in shorter (189.5 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 9.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 703 lb heavier (4,275 lb vs 3,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 703 lb heavier (4,275 lb vs 3,573 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 9.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 60.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.6 in shorter (189.5 in vs 185.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 5.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota 4Runner | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.5 in | 185.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 68.7 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 60.8 in | 9.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,275 lb | 3,573 lb | 703 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 189.0 in – 190.0 in).
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