Toyota Highlander vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Subaru Outback
- Length194.9 in – 197.4 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 4.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (76.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 512 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 512 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (76.0 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Highlander has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in taller (68.1 in vs 66.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 4.8 in shorter (196.2 in vs 191.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 191.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 3,786 lb | 512 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 194.9 in – 197.4 in).
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