Subaru Outback vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Ford Escape
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,580 lb – 3,856 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 11.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 145 lb heavier (3,718 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 11.5 in shorter (189.6 in vs 178.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Outback is 145 lb heavier (3,718 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 11.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Ford Escape
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 0.8 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 | 178.1 in | 11.5 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 105.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,718 lb | 3,574 lb | 145 lb |
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