

Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 108.1 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 189.6 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 66.1 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3810 lb. | 896 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.3 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.0 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 35.5 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |