Ford Escape vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Outback
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 10.8 in shorter (180.5 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 283 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 283 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 10.8 in shorter (180.5 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.1 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 10.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 191.3 in | 10.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,786 lb | 283 lb |
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