Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,268 lb – 3,477 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 13.1 in shorter (174.7 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 496 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,868 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 496 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,868 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 112.5 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 13.1 in shorter (174.7 in vs 187.8 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 13.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 187.8 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 112.5 in | 9.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,373 lb | 3,868 lb | 496 lb |
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