Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,229 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 30.3 in shorter (174.7 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 7.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 15.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,425 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 4,759 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,425 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 4,759 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 30.3 in shorter (174.7 in vs 205.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 15.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 118.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 7.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 30.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 7.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 205.0 in | 30.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 70.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 118.9 in | 15.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,334 lb | 4,759 lb | 1,425 lb |
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