Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Equinox

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

Side view
  • Length178.1 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,732 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 9.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 187.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 112.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 259 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,876 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Equinox is 259 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,876 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Equinox has a 6.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 112.5 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 9.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 187.8 in)
  4. Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 9.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeChevrolet EquinoxDifference
Length178.1 in187.8 in9.7 in
Width72.4 in72.5 in0.1 in
Height66.3 in66.3 in0.0 in
Wheelbase105.9 in112.5 in6.6 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight3,617 lb3,876 lb259 lb

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