

Model Year | 2021 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-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 | 191.3 in | 198.3 in | -7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.9 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 70.0 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3885 lb. | 4890 lb. | -1005 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 41.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.5 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.3 in | -57.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.6 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 61.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.8 in | -56.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 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 | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 32.5 | 43.9 ft3 | -11.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.7 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru Outback.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.