Dodge Journey vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Dodge Journey · Ford Escape
- Length192.4 in
- Height66.6 in
- Wheelbase113.8 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight3,818 lb – 4,238 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 14.3 in shorter (192.4 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 0.2 in narrower (72.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 0.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 455 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 455 lb heavier (4,028 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 14.3 in shorter (192.4 in vs 178.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 0.3 in taller (66.6 in vs 66.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 14.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Journey · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Journey | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 178.1 in | 14.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.6 in | 66.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 105.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 8.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,028 lb | 3,574 lb | 455 lb |
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