Ford Edge vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Edge · Subaru Outback
- Length188.1 in
- Height68.6 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,927 lb – 4,401 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Edge is 1.5 in shorter (188.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (75.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Edge is 2.5 in taller (68.6 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 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: Ford Edge is 446 lb heavier (4,164 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Edge is 446 lb heavier (4,164 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.7 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (75.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Edge has a 4.1 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Ford Edge is 2.5 in taller (68.6 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Edge — Ford Edge is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Edge · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.5 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 | Ford Edge | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 189.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 72.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 68.6 in | 66.1 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 108.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,164 lb | 3,718 lb | 446 lb |
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