Ford Explorer vs Subaru Ascent Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Subaru Ascent
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Subaru Ascent width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 2.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.4 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 20 lb heavier (4,536 lb vs 4,517 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (78.9 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.4 in taller (70.2 in vs 71.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 2.0 in shorter (198.8 in vs 196.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Subaru Ascent
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 2.9 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Subaru Ascent | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 196.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 71.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 113.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,536 lb | 4,517 lb | 20 lb |
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