Ford Flex vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Subaru Outback
- Length201.8 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Curb weight4,471 lb – 4,643 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 13.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.2 in narrower (75.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Flex is 2.3 in taller (68.0 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 1,035 lb heavier (4,557 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 1,035 lb heavier (4,557 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 107.9 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 13.6 in shorter (201.8 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.2 in narrower (75.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Flex is 2.3 in taller (68.0 in vs 65.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 13.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Flex | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 188.2 in | 13.6 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 71.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 65.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 107.9 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,557 lb | 3,522 lb | 1,035 lb |
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