Ford Escape vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Dodge Nitro
- Length180.5 in – 181.3 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in – 7.3 in
- Curb weight3,298 lb – 3,668 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.0 in shorter (180.9 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.9 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 589 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 589 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.9 in taller (66.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: Dodge Nitro is 1.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Dodge Nitro is 2.0 in shorter (180.9 in vs 178.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is shorter by 2.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Nitro — Dodge Nitro is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Nitro — Based on length × width (Dodge Nitro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 178.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 69.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,483 lb | 4,072 lb | 589 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.5 in – 181.3 in).
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