Outback vs Ascent Size: How Much Bigger Is the Ascent?

The Subaru Ascent is 5.1″13 cm longer, 2.0″5 cm wider and 4.1″10 cm taller than the Subaru Outback (196.8″500 cm vs 191.7″487 cm long). (Ascent 2019–present vs Outback 2026–present)

Subaru Ascent (2019–present)
Subaru Outback (2026–present)

Ascent · 196.8″500 cm71.6″182 cm Subaru Outback (2026–present)

Outback · 191.7″487 cm67.5″171 cmAscent +5.1″13 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+5.1″13 cm

longer

Length · Ascent

+4.1″10 cm

taller

Height · Ascent

+5.7″14 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Ascent

Dimensions	Ascent	Outback	Difference
Length	196.8″500 cm	191.7″487 cm	Outback 5.1″13 cm shorter
Width	76.0″193 cm	74.0″188 cm	Outback 2.0″5 cm narrower
Height	71.6″182 cm	67.5″171 cm	Outback 4.1″10 cm lower
Wheelbase	113.8″289 cm	108.1″275 cm	Outback 5.7″14 cm shorter
Ground clearance	8.7″22 cm	8.7″22 cm	same
Cargo space	17.6 cu ft498 L	34.6 cu ft980 L	Outback 17.0 cu ft481 L more
Starting price	$40,795$40,795	$34,995$34,995	Outback $5,800$5,800 cheaper
Horsepower (max)	260 hp260 hp	260 hp260 hp	same

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Subaru Ascent

Yes, it fits

43.2″110 cm to spare

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Subaru Outback

Yes, it fits

48.3″123 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Ascent or the Outback?: The Outback: it's 5.1″13 cm shorter and 2.0″5 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?: In a 20 ft deep garage, the Ascent fits comfortably and the Outback fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?: The Outback: 34.6 cu ft980 L vs 17.6 cu ft498 L behind the rear seats.

Outback vs Ascent Size: How Much Bigger Is the Ascent?

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