Spec Sizes

Subaru Ascent vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Ford Explorer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Ford Explorer width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Ascent is 2.0 in shorter (196.8 in vs 198.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.4 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 119.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 194 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,711 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 119.1 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 194 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,711 lb)
  4. Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.9 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.9 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Ascent is 1.4 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Ford Explorer
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent is narrower by 2.9 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Ascent — Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Ascent — Based on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentFord ExplorerDifference
Length196.8 in198.8 in2.0 in
Width76.0 in78.9 in2.9 in
Height71.6 in70.2 in1.4 in
Wheelbase113.8 in119.1 in5.3 in
Ground clearance8.7 in8.2 in0.5 in
Curb weight4,517 lb4,711 lb194 lb

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