Ford Escape vs Audi Q3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Audi Q3
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Audi Q3 width72.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi Q3 is 5.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 62.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 102.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi Q3 is 15 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,588 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 62.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 102.5 in)
- Length: Audi Q3 is 5.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 172.8 in)
- Width: Audi Q3 is 0.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Audi Q3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi Q3 — Audi Q3 is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi Q3 — Based on length × width (Audi Q3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Audi Q3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 172.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 62.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 102.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,588 lb | 15 lb |
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