Subaru Outback Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Subaru Outback is 191.3″ long, 74.8″ wide, on a 108.3″ wheelbase, weighing 3,759 lb. Since 1996 it has grown 3% in length and gained 16% in weight. At 15.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Subaru Outback generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Subaru Outback dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1996–1997	185.8″	67.7″	62.2″	103.5″	3,230 lb
1998	179.1″	67.7″	61.4″	101.6″	2,996 lb
1999	182.7″	67.7″	59.8″	103.5″	3,124 lb
2000–2009	187.4″	78.3″	62.2″	104.3″	3,486 lb
2010–2019	187.8″	71.7″	65.7″	107.9″	3,516 lb
2020–2027	191.3″	74.8″	66.5″	108.3″	3,759 lb

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1996 to today the Outback gained 5.5″ of length (3%) and 529 lb of weight (16%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Outback year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 32 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Subaru Outback dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2027	191.7″	74″	108.3″	3,869 lb	2
2026	191.7″	74″	108.3″	3,869 lb	2
2025	192.1″	74.4″	108.3″	3,792 lb	2
2024	192.1″	74.4″	108.3″	3,792 lb	2
2023	192.1″	74.4″	108.3″	3,792 lb	2
2022	191.3″	74.8″	108.3″	3,777 lb	3
2021	191.3″	74.8″	108.3″	3,777 lb	3
2020	191.3″	74.8″	108.3″	3,777 lb	3
2019	189.8″	72.4″	108.3″	3,702 lb	2
2018	189.8″	72.4″	108.3″	3,702 lb	2
2017	189.8″	72.4″	108.3″	3,702 lb	2
2016	189.8″	72.4″	108.3″	3,702 lb	2
2015	189.8″	72.4″	108.3″	3,702 lb	2
2014	189″	71.7″	107.9″	3,629 lb	2
2013	189″	71.7″	107.9″	3,543 lb	3
2012	187.8″	71.7″	107.9″	3,516 lb	2
2011	187.8″	71.7″	107.9″	3,516 lb	2
2010	187.8″	71.7″	107.9″	3,516 lb	2
2009	189″	69.7″	105.1″	3,477 lb	3
2008	189″	69.7″	105.1″	3,477 lb	3
2007	189″	69.7″	105.1″	3,477 lb	3
2006	189″	69.7″	105.1″	3,477 lb	3
2005	189″	69.7″	105.1″	3,477 lb	3
2004	187.4″	68.9″	104.3″	3,600 lb	3
2003	186.6″	68.9″	104.3″	3,635 lb	3
2002	186.6″	68.9″	104.3″	3,583 lb	4
2001	186.6″	78.3″	104.3″	3,547 lb	4
2000	186.6″	78.3″	104.3″	3,490 lb	3
1999	180.3″	67.7″	102″	3,047 lb	3
1998	179.1″	67.7″	101.6″	2,996 lb	2
1997	185.8″	67.7″	103.5″	3,230 lb	1
1996	185.8″	67.7″	103.5″	3,230 lb	1

ROWS 32·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Outback fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Subaru Outback — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15.9 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15.9 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.2 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 971 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Subaru Outback against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	74.8″	73.2″	+1.6″
Wheelbase	108.3″	111″	-2.7″
Curb weight	3,759 lb	3,918 lb	-159 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Subaru Outback?

191.3″ (15′ 11″) in its current generation, 74.8″ wide and 66.5″ tall.

How much does a Subaru Outback weigh?

3,759 lb at the kerb, which is 16% more than the first generation we hold from 1996.

Will a Outback fit in a garage?

At 15.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Outback got bigger over the years?

Yes — 5.5″ longer and 529 lb heavier since 1996, across 6 generations. Weight grew 16%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.