Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Ford Escape
- Length204.3 in
- Height70.7 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight4,362 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 23.4 in shorter (204.3 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 4.5 in narrower (78.6 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 14.2 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.5 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 879 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 879 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 14.2 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 23.4 in shorter (204.3 in vs 180.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.6 in taller (70.7 in vs 66.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 4.5 in narrower (78.6 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 23.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 4.5 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.3 in | 180.9 in | 23.4 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 74.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 66.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 106.7 in | 14.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 7.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 3,483 lb | 879 lb |
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