Ford Escape vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · BMW X1
- 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
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 76 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 76 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Length: BMW X1 is 3.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 174.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 63.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,649 lb | 76 lb |
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