Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Equinox

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

Side view
  • Length174.9 in
  • Height69.7 in – 70.4 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,792 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Chevrolet Equinox width71.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 13.9 in shorter (174.9 in vs 188.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.4 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 112.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 185 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,671 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 112.5 in)
  2. Length: Ford Escape is 13.9 in shorter (174.9 in vs 188.8 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 185 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,671 lb)
  4. Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.4 in)
  5. Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 13.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeChevrolet EquinoxDifference
Length174.9 in188.8 in13.9 in
Width70.1 in71.4 in1.3 in
Height70.1 in69.3 in0.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in112.5 in9.4 in
Curb weight3,486 lb3,671 lb185 lb

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