Subaru Outback vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Ford Escape
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 13.5 in shorter (188.2 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.6 in narrower (71.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.0 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 176 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,334 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 13.5 in shorter (188.2 in vs 174.7 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 176 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,334 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.0 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 174.7 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 71.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 103.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 3,334 lb | 176 lb |
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