Ford Escape vs Chevrolet Trax Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Chevrolet Trax
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Chevrolet Trax width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 10.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 167.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 408 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,166 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.7 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 408 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,166 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 10.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 167.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 2.5 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Chevrolet Trax
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Trax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 167.2 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 100.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 6.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,166 lb | 408 lb |
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