Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Traverse

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 Traverse width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 25.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 203.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 6.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,127 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 4,744 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,127 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 4,744 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Escape is 25.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 203.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 118.9 in)
  4. Width: Ford Escape is 6.1 in narrower (72.4 in vs 78.5 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 25.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 6.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length178.1 in203.7 in25.6 in
Width72.4 in78.5 in6.1 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in3.6 in
Wheelbase105.9 in118.9 in13.0 in
Ground clearance8.0 in
Curb weight3,617 lb4,744 lb1,127 lb

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