Ford Ranger vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Subaru Outback
- Length187.5 in – 202.9 in
- Height64.8 in – 67.6 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,030 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Subaru Outback width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 9.3 in shorter (195.2 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 5.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 60.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 14.4 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 252 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,570 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 14.4 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 5.4 in taller (66.2 in vs 60.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 252 lb heavier (3,318 lb vs 3,570 lb)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 9.3 in shorter (195.2 in vs 185.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 68.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 9.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.2 in | 185.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 68.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 60.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 104.3 in | 14.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,318 lb | 3,570 lb | 252 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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