Subaru Ascent vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Ford Explorer
- Length196.8 in
- Height71.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
- 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 20 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Ascent has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 8.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 119.1 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)
- Length: Subaru Ascent is 2.0 in shorter (196.8 in vs 198.8 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
| Spec | Subaru Ascent | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.8 in | 198.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 78.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 71.6 in | 70.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 119.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,517 lb | 4,536 lb | 20 lb |
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