Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Audi Q5 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Audi Q5

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.7 in
  • Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Audi Q5 width74.0 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 7.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 182.2 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 2.9 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.0 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 3.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 65.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 110.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 718 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 4,178 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Audi Q5 is 718 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 4,178 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Audi Q5 has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 110.5 in)
  3. Height: Ford Escape is 3.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 65.1 in)
  4. Length: Ford Escape is 7.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 182.2 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 2.9 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Audi Q5
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.9 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeAudi Q5Difference
Length174.7 in182.2 in7.5 in
Width71.1 in74.0 in2.9 in
Height68.9 in65.1 in3.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in110.5 in7.4 in
Curb weight3,461 lb4,178 lb718 lb

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