Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 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 – 67.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,229 lb – 3,439 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 1.3 in taller (67.8 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 728 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 4,062 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 728 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 4,062 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 1.3 in taller (67.8 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
Height67.8 in66.6 in1.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in113.8 in10.7 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight3,334 lb4,062 lb728 lb

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