Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Outback
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 11.5 in shorter (178.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 189 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,762 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 11.5 in shorter (178.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 189 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,762 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.2 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.8 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 | 189.6 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,762 lb | 189 lb |
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