BMW X1 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · Ford Escape
- Length175.5 in
- Height62.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,554 lb – 3,713 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.0 in shorter (175.5 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (62.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.8 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 131 lb heavier (3,634 lb vs 3,503 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 7.8 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (62.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 131 lb heavier (3,634 lb vs 3,503 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.0 in shorter (175.5 in vs 180.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.5 in | 180.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 62.9 in | 66.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 7.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,634 lb | 3,503 lb | 131 lb |
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