Chevrolet Trax vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Ford Escape
- Length167.2 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,254 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 10.9 in shorter (167.2 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.1 in taller (65.2 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 444 lb heavier (3,130 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 444 lb heavier (3,130 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 10.9 in shorter (167.2 in vs 178.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 105.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 2.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.2 in | 178.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 66.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 105.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 8.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,130 lb | 3,574 lb | 444 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.