Ford Escape vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Dodge Journey
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 14.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 455 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,028 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 455 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,028 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 14.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 192.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 7.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 113.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 0.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.6 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 14.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 192.4 in | 14.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 113.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 4,028 lb | 455 lb |
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