Compare 2015 Ford Explorer vs 2015 Subaru Outback

2015 Ford Explorer
2015 Subaru Outback
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4WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Base 17 23 $30,820 $32,700
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Limited 17 23 $37,487 $40,200
Explorer 4WD 4-Door Sport 16 22 $40,191 $43,100
Explorer 4WD 4-Door XLT 17 23 $32,638 $35,000
Explorer FWD 4-Door Base 17 24 $28,935 $30,700
Explorer FWD 4-Door Limited 17 24 $35,622 $38,200
Explorer FWD 4-Door XLT 17 24 $30,773 $33,000
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4-Door Wgn 2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i 25 33 $23,407 $24,895
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Limited 25 33 $28,106 $29,995
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Limited PZEV 25 33 $28,417 $30,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i PZEV 25 33 $23,717 $25,195
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Premium 25 33 $25,394 $26,995
Outback 4-Door Wgn 2.5i Premium PZEV 25 33 $25,706 $27,295
Outback 4-Door Wgn 3.6R Limited 20 27 $30,860 $32,995
Pricing
Invoice Price
$30,820
$23,407
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,700
$24,895
Monthly Payment Estimate
$545 / month
$415 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Ford Explorer has a historic name, but it's a much more comfortable, road-worthy vehicle than it ever was in the past. The 2015 Subaru Outback is as much of a tough, safe family wagon as ever; but this year, its brawn doesn't come with as much compromise in comfort and quiet.
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Fuel Economy
City
17 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Hip Room (in)
40.7 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61 57.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
151.7 108.1
Front Leg Room (in)
40.6 42.9
Third Head Room (in)
37.8 -
Front Hip Room (in)
57.3 55.5
Third Shoulder Room (in)
50.8 -
Second Leg Room (in)
39.8 38.1
Passenger Capacity
7 5
Front Head Room (in)
41.4 40.8
Second Hip Room (in)
56.7 55
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.3 58.1
Third Leg Room (in)
33.2 -
Second Head Room (in)
40.5 38.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
67 61.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.3 8.7
Length, Overall (in)
197.1 189.6
Height, Overall (in)
71 66.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
67 62.2
Wheelbase (in)
112.6 108.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.9 72.4
Liftover Height (in)
- 27.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
21 35.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
43.8 35.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
80.7 73.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 41.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 42.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 77.7
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 46.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 32.5
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 12.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.6 18.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.9 36.1
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/60HR18 P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/60HR18 P225/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 2700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 2700
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2000 2700
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 270
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 270
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4610 3593
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 7.5 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
650 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
175 110
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4000 174 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
998-1 NA
Displacement
3.5 L/213 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
290 @ 6500 175 @ 5800
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 33
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17 25
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65 4.11
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 -
Trans Type
6 6
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 -
Trans Order Code
44J NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.58 - 0.62
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Explorer Subaru Outback
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.3 6.3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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