Toyota 4Runner vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota 4Runner · Subaru Outback
- Length189.2 in
- Height69.3 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight4,045 lb – 4,530 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 7.9 in taller (70.3 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 800 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 3,488 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota 4Runner is 800 lb heavier (4,288 lb vs 3,488 lb)
- Height: Toyota 4Runner is 7.9 in taller (70.3 in vs 62.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 5.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota 4Runner has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 0.2 in shorter (189.2 in vs 189.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota 4Runner · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- 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 | Toyota 4Runner | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 189.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 62.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,288 lb | 3,488 lb | 800 lb |
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