Subaru Outback vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Ford Escape
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height56.1 in – 61.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,265 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width68.1 in – 69.7 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 12.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in narrower (68.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 10.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 117 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,331 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 10.9 in taller (58.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 12.5 in shorter (187.4 in vs 174.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 117 lb heavier (3,448 lb vs 3,331 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.2 in narrower (68.9 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 12.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 174.9 in | 12.5 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 70.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 69.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,448 lb | 3,331 lb | 117 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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