Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,037 mm | 4,793 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,004 mm | 1,770 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,778 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,218 kg | 1,617 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,562 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,549 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,443 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 861 mm | -860 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 960 mm | 0 mm | 960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,290 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,034 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 846 mm | 0 mm | 846 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 595 L | 949 L | -354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,313 L | 1,875 L | 1 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |