Dodge Nitro vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Nitro · Ford Escape
- Length178.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase108.8 in
- Curb weight3,982 lb – 4,162 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.0 in shorter (178.9 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 589 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 589 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.9 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.0 in shorter (178.9 in vs 180.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 180.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 74.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 66.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 106.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,483 lb | 589 lb |
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