Subaru Outback vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Ford Escape
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 8.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.1 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 219 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.6 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 219 lb heavier (3,702 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 8.7 in shorter (189.6 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 180.9 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lb | 3,483 lb | 219 lb |
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