Ford Escape vs Dodge Nitro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Dodge Nitro
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Dodge Nitro width73.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.8 in shorter (178.1 in vs 178.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 499 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,072 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Nitro is 499 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 4,072 lb)
- Height: Dodge Nitro is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Nitro has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 108.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.8 in shorter (178.1 in vs 178.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Dodge Nitro
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Dodge Nitro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 178.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 69.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 4,072 lb | 499 lb |
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