Audi Q3 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Audi Q3 · Ford Escape
- Length172.8 in
- Height62.6 in
- Wheelbase102.5 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight3,494 lb – 3,682 lb
- Width72.1 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 5.3 in shorter (172.8 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.7 in taller (62.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 15 lb heavier (3,588 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.2 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.7 in taller (62.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (102.5 in vs 105.9 in)
- Length: Audi Q3 is 5.3 in shorter (172.8 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.3 in narrower (72.1 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Audi Q3 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q3 — Based on length × width (Audi Q3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi Q3 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.8 in | 178.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 72.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 66.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.5 in | 105.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 7.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,588 lb | 3,574 lb | 15 lb |
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