BMW X1 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Ford Escape
- Length175.4 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb – 3,697 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Escape width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 2.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 3.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.4 in taller (62.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 8 lb heavier (3,620 lb vs 3,628 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.4 in taller (62.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 3.3 in narrower (71.7 in vs 75.0 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 2.7 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 3.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 66.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,620 lb | 3,628 lb | 8 lb |
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