Subaru Outback vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Ford Escape
- Length184.4 in – 187.4 in
- Height58.3 in – 63.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,425 lb – 3,715 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 12.9 in shorter (185.9 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 8.3 in taller (60.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 371 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 8.3 in taller (60.8 in vs 69.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 371 lb heavier (3,570 lb vs 3,200 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 12.9 in shorter (185.9 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.9 in | 173.0 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 60.8 in | 69.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,200 lb | 371 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.4 in – 187.4 in).
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