

Model Year | 2017 | 2024 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 119.1 in | -11 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 198.8 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.9 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 69.9 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 4345 lb. | -752 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.8 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.2 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 61.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 59.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.0 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.9 in | -38.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 47.9 ft3 | -12.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 87.8 ft3 | -14.5 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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