Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Outback
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,732 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 10.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 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: Ford Escape is 82 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,535 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 10.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 82 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.7 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 | 178.1 in | 189.0 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 107.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,617 lb | 3,535 lb | 82 lb |
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