Subaru Outback (2017) vs. Ford Explorer (2018) Specs

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2017 Subaru Outback and 2018 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2017	2018
Model	Subaru Outback	Ford Explorer
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.1 in	112.6 in	-4.5 in
Length	189.6 in	198.3 in	-8.7 in
Width	72.4 in	78.9 in	-6.5 in
Height	66.1 in	70.0 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	3810 lb.	4890 lb.	-1080 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.6 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	61.5 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	57.3 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	40.6 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	40.6 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	61.0 in	-3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	56.8 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	39.5 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.5 ft³	21.0 ft³	14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	35.5	43.9 ft³	-8.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.3 ft³	81.7 ft³	-8.4 ft³

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

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