| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 103.1 in | 5 in |
| Length | 189.9 in | 174.7 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3893 lb. | 3529 lb. | 364 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 55.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 49.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Subaru Outback.
| 2010 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |