Toyota Highlander vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Subaru Outback
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.6 in shorter (188.4 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in taller (68.7 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 670 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 670 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (75.2 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.9 in taller (68.7 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 107.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 189.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 65.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 3,535 lb | 670 lb |
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