Toyota Highlander vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Subaru Outback
- Length192.5 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,165 lb – 4,655 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 2.9 in shorter (192.5 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.4 in narrower (75.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 648 lb heavier (4,410 lb vs 3,762 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 648 lb heavier (4,410 lb vs 3,762 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.4 in narrower (75.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 2.0 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 108.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.5 in | 189.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 72.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lb | 3,762 lb | 648 lb |
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