Ford Ranger vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Ranger · Subaru Outback
- Length210.8 in
- Height70.7 in – 71.5 in
- Wheelbase126.8 in
- Ground clearance8.4 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,441 lb
- Width85.8 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 21.2 in shorter (210.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 13.4 in narrower (85.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 5.0 in taller (71.1 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 18.7 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 531 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 3,762 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Subaru Outback is 13.4 in narrower (85.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Ranger has a 18.7 in longer wheelbase (126.8 in vs 108.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 531 lb heavier (4,293 lb vs 3,762 lb)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 21.2 in shorter (210.8 in vs 189.6 in)
- Height: Ford Ranger is 5.0 in taller (71.1 in vs 66.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 21.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Ranger · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 13.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Ranger | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 210.8 in | 189.6 in | 21.2 in |
| Width | 85.8 in | 72.4 in | 13.4 in |
| Height | 71.1 in | 66.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 126.8 in | 108.1 in | 18.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,293 lb | 3,762 lb | 531 lb |
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