

Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.1 in | 4.5 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 191.9 in | 6.4 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 74.2 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 66.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 3921 lb. | 969 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 58.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 57.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 0.0 in | 56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 32.6 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Outback.