The Subaru Outback has been a reliable vehicle since its initial launch in 1995. However, we’ve seen numerous significant changes in style and size over the decades. For starters, it’s longer, wider, and way taller, and it looks like the part of a rugged offroad car!
The base trim of the 2023 Subaru Outback measures 191.9 inches long, 74.2 inches wide, and 66.1 inches tall. The Wilderness stands apart from the rest with its 191.3-inch length, 74.6-inch width, and 66.9-inch height.
In this guide, I’ll briefly explain the differences between the 2023 Subaru Outback trims, their internal and external measurements, and how it compares to their direct competitors in terms of size and spaciousness.
Subaru Outback Trims
The Outback has experienced some pretty major changes over the years. One of those changes is the increased number of trim options. The 2021 model year was available in 7 distinctive versions, but today, we’re looking at a total of 9 trims—namely, Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT.
In appearance, the differences between the trims are minute. It’s when you open the door to the cabin and the hood that you’ll find what truly sets each trim apart from the rest.
For instance, the Base model does not have a moonroof, nor does it give customers the option to install one. Also, only the Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT trims come with a 2.4L 4-cylinder Turbocharged Subaru Boxer, which is the company’s take on injection turbo.
To learn more about what each 2023 Subaru Trim has to offer, I urge you to pay the official Outback site a visit.
Subaru Outback Dimensions
When shopping for a car, one of the first things you should determine is what type you want. Do you want a hatchback for everyday use, a minivan to support a large family, or a sports car to show off while zooming down the highway?
If you’re looking for a crossover SUV—a combination between traditional cars and SUVs—then you should consider looking at the latest Subaru Outback.
Like other models in its category, the Subaru Outback is quite large, and it offers a ton of room for cargo for family road trips. Let’s take a closer look at the internal and external measurements of this crossover SUV and all of its trims.
Internal Dimensions
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Limited | Touring | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited XT | Touring XT | |
| Headroom (front and rear) | 40.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
39.1
39.1 |
39.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
39.1
39.1 |
39.1
39.1 |
| Legroom (front and rear) | 42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
| Shoulder room (front and rear) | 58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
| Passenger volume | 109.0 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 | 107.5 ft.3 | 107.5 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 | 107.5 ft.3 | 107.5 ft.3 |
| Max cargo | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.6 ft.3 |
Note: All figures are denoted in inches unless stated otherwise.
External Dimensions
| Base | Premium | Onyx Edition | Limited | Touring | Onyx Edition XT | Wilderness | Limited XT | Touring XT | |
| Length | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 | 191.9 |
| Width | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.2 | 74.6 | 74.2 | 74.2 |
| Height | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.9 | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 |
| Track (front and rear) | 61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
62.0
63.0 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Wheel | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Note: All figures are denoted in inches unless stated otherwise.
Is the 2023 Subaru Outback Bigger?
Here’s a brief table describing the differences in dimensions between the 2023 and previous model years based on their Base trims.
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Headroom (front and rear) | 40.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
40.1
39.1 |
| Legroom (front and rear) | 42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
42.8
39.5 |
| Shoulder room (front and rear) | 58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
58.1
57.4 |
| Passenger volume | 109.0 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 | 109.0 ft.3 |
| Max cargo | 75.6 ft.3 | 75.7ft.3 | 75.7 ft.3 | 75.7 ft.3 |
| Length | 191.9 | 191.3 | 191.3 | 191.3 |
| Width | 74.2 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Height | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.4 |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 | 108.1 |
| Track (front and rear) | 61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
61.8
62.8 |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Note: All figures are denoted in inches unless stated otherwise.
As you can see from the table above, the interior and exterior differences between the 4 Outback model years are marginal at best. What sets them apart is not size but their standard features—of which, the 2023’s are far superior.
Subaru Outback vs. Competitors Dimension Charts
While the Subaru Outback is a force to be reckoned with, it’s not the only crossover SUV in the market. Here, I’ll provide a side-by-side comparison of the Subaru Outback and its closest competitors in terms interior and exterior dimensions. Please note that the following charts focus only on the base models of each vehicle.
| Subaru Outback | Acura RDX | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Forester | Volvo XC60 | |
| Headroom (front and rear) | 40.1
39.1 |
40.0
38.0 |
40.0
39.3 |
38.2
38.2 |
39.7
39.0 |
41.2
39.6 |
40.8
38.9 |
| Legroom (front and rear) | 42.8
39.5 |
42.0
38.0 |
42.4
40.7 |
41.3
41.0 |
41.0
39.6 |
43.3
39.4 |
41.5
38.0 |
| Shoulder room (front and rear) | 58.1
57.4 |
60.0
57.0 |
57.6
56.0 |
57.9
55.9 |
57.1
54.8 |
58.1
57.2 |
58.2
56.3 |
| Passenger volume | 109.0 ft.3 | 104.0 ft.3 | 104.0 ft.3 | 103.5 ft.3 | 104.0 ft.3 | 111.6 ft.3 | 63.0 ft.3 |
| Max cargo | 75.6 ft.3 | 79.8 ft.3 | 65.4 ft.3 | 76.5 ft.3 | 59.3 ft.3 | 74.2 ft.3 | 63.3 ft.3 |
| Length | 191.9 | 187.4 | 180.1 | 184.8 | 180.1 | 182.7 | 185.4 |
| Width | 74.2 | 74.8 | 85.6 | 73.5 | 83.3 | 71.5 | 74.9 |
| Height | 66.1 | 65.7 | 66.0 | 66.2 | 65.4 | 67.5 | 65.2 |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 | 108.3 | 106.7 | 106.3 | 106.2 | 105.1 | 112.8 |
| Track (front and rear) | 61.8
62.8 |
64.2
64.7 |
62.4
61.8 |
63.4
63.3 |
62.8
62.8 |
61.6
61.8 |
65.1
65.2 |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 8.2 |
Note: All figures are denoted in inches unless stated otherwise.
