Dodge Nitro vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 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 width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 700 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,373 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 700 lb heavier (4,072 lb vs 3,373 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (108.8 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 2.1 in taller (69.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.2 in shorter (178.9 in vs 174.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Nitro · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Nitro | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 174.7 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 67.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 103.1 in | 5.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 8.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,072 lb | 3,373 lb | 700 lb |
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