Ford Ranger vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Subaru Outback
- Length188.5 in – 202.7 in
- Height66.2 in – 69.4 in
- Wheelbase111.6 in – 125.7 in
- Curb weight3,028 lb – 3,606 lb
- Width69.4 in – 70.3 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 8.2 in shorter (195.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in narrower (69.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 6.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 153 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 6.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 61.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 153 lb heavier (3,317 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 8.2 in shorter (195.6 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in narrower (69.8 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.6 in | 187.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 69.8 in | 69.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 61.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 105.1 in | 13.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,317 lb | 3,470 lb | 153 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.5 in – 202.7 in).
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