Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- 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 1,171 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,171 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,744 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 25.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 203.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 118.9 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)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 25.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 203.7 in | 25.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 78.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 69.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 118.9 in | 13.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 4,744 lb | 1,171 lb |
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