Ford Flex vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Flex · Subaru Outback
- Length201.8 in
- Height68.0 in
- Wheelbase117.9 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight4,439 lb – 4,637 lb
- Width75.9 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 12.2 in shorter (201.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (75.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Flex is 1.9 in taller (68.0 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 820 lb heavier (4,538 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.8 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Flex is 820 lb heavier (4,538 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (117.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 12.2 in shorter (201.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in narrower (75.9 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Flex · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Flex | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 189.6 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 75.9 in | 72.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 66.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 108.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 8.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,538 lb | 3,718 lb | 820 lb |
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