Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Outback
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,792 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 12.5 in shorter (174.9 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 8.9 in taller (70.1 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 16 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 8.9 in taller (70.1 in vs 61.2 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 12.5 in shorter (174.9 in vs 187.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 16 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.9 in | 187.4 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 61.2 in | 8.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,486 lb | 3,470 lb | 16 lb |
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