Ford Escape vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 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 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 0.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 177 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 177 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,750 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.6 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 0.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 177.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 64.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,750 lb | 177 lb |
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