Ford Escape vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Dodge Nitro
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,156 lb – 3,463 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.0 in shorter (174.9 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 3.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 0.2 in taller (69.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 737 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 4,047 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 737 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 4,047 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 5.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 3.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.0 in shorter (174.9 in vs 178.9 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 0.2 in taller (69.7 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.9 in | 178.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 108.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,310 lb | 4,047 lb | 737 lb |
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