Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Dodge Journey

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.7 in
  • Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Dodge Journey width72.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 17.7 in shorter (174.7 in vs 192.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 1.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.2 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 2.3 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 10.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 113.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 557 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 4,018 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 557 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 4,018 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 10.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 113.8 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 17.7 in shorter (174.7 in vs 192.4 in)
  4. Height: Ford Escape is 2.3 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.6 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 1.1 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 17.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Dodge Journey
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeDodge JourneyDifference
Length174.7 in192.4 in17.7 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in1.1 in
Height68.9 in66.6 in2.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in113.8 in10.7 in
Curb weight3,461 lb4,018 lb557 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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