Toyota Highlander vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Subaru Outback
- Length184.4 in
- Height65.7 in – 68.3 in
- Wheelbase106.9 in
- Curb weight3,485 lb – 4,003 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (184.4 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 6.2 in taller (67.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 172 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 3,573 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 6.2 in taller (67.0 in vs 60.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 172 lb heavier (3,744 lb vs 3,573 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.2 in narrower (71.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (106.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 1.5 in shorter (184.4 in vs 185.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.4 in | 185.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 68.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 60.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,744 lb | 3,573 lb | 172 lb |
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