Ford Ranger vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Subaru Outback
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height63.9 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 4,750 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Subaru Outback width67.1 in – 68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 15.4 in shorter (195.2 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 6.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 59.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 16.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 723 lb heavier (3,890 lb vs 3,168 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 723 lb heavier (3,890 lb vs 3,168 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 16.9 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 101.8 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 6.4 in taller (65.8 in vs 59.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 15.4 in shorter (195.2 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 15.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 179.8 in | 15.4 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 67.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 59.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 101.8 in | 16.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,890 lb | 3,168 lb | 723 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 187.5 in – 202.9 in).
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