Ford F-150 Heritage vs Subaru Baja
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Subaru Baja
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | Subaru BajaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Sport |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | Subaru BajaSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,610 (best) | $22,495 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | Subaru BajaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 25 gal (best) | 16.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | Subaru BajaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 202 hp (best) | 165 hp |
| Torque | 252 lb-ft (best) | 166 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | Subaru BajaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 4 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 77.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,800 lbs (best) | 2,400 lbs |
| Payload | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,990 lbs | 3,610 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119.9 in (best) | 104.3 in |
| Length | 206.9 in (best) | 193.3 in |
| Width | 79.3 in (best) | 70.1 in |
| Height | 73.4 in (best) | 65.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | Subaru BajaSport |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford F-150 Heritage | Subaru Baja |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $19,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $22,495 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $19,910 MSRP | Sport $23,295 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $20,490 MSRP | Turbo $24,595 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $22,295 MSRP | Turbo $25,595 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $22,595 MSRP | Turbo $27,495 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $22,985 MSRP | — |
| 7 | XL $23,285 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XL $23,830 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XL $26,160 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XL $26,460 MSRP | — |
| 11 | XLT $22,315 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XLT $22,615 MSRP | — |
| 13 | XLT $23,160 MSRP | — |
| 14 | XLT $25,160 MSRP | — |
| 15 | XLT $25,460 MSRP | — |
| 16 | XLT $25,730 MSRP | — |
| 17 | XLT $26,030 MSRP | — |
| 18 | XLT $26,575 MSRP | — |
| 19 | XLT $28,975 MSRP | — |
| 20 | XLT $29,275 MSRP | — |