Ford Escape vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · BMW X1
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.0 in shorter (180.5 in vs 175.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 62.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 131 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,634 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 7.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (66.1 in vs 62.9 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 131 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,634 lb)
- Width: BMW X1 is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 5.0 in shorter (180.5 in vs 175.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 175.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 62.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,634 lb | 131 lb |
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