Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Outback
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,268 lb – 3,477 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 13.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.1 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 150 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 13.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 188.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 150 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.1 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 188.2 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,522 lb | 150 lb |
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