Subaru Outback vs Ford Flex Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Ford Flex

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height65.8 in
  • Wheelbase107.9 in
  • Ground clearance9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,423 lb – 3,647 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.7 in
  • Ford Flex width75.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Outback is 12.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 201.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Outback is 4.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Flex is 2.2 in taller (65.8 in vs 68.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 117.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Flex is 1,120 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 4,655 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Ford Flex is 1,120 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 4,655 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Flex has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 117.9 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Outback is 12.8 in shorter (189.0 in vs 201.8 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Outback is 4.2 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.9 in)
  5. Height: Ford Flex is 2.2 in taller (65.8 in vs 68.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 12.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Ford Flex
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru OutbackFord FlexDifference
Length189.0 in201.8 in12.8 in
Width71.7 in75.9 in4.2 in
Height65.8 in68.0 in2.2 in
Wheelbase107.9 in117.9 in10.0 in
Ground clearance9.0 in——
Curb weight3,535 lb4,655 lb1,120 lb

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