Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 23.8 in shorter (180.5 in vs 204.3 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 4.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 14.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 860 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 4,362 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 860 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 4,362 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 14.2 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 120.9 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 23.8 in shorter (180.5 in vs 204.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 4.5 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 23.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 4.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 204.3 in | 23.8 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 70.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 120.9 in | 14.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 4,362 lb | 860 lb |
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