Spec Sizes

Ford Escape vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · GMC Terrain

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 weight3,268 lb – 3,477 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • GMC Terrain width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 10.6 in shorter (174.7 in vs 185.3 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 1.7 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 112.5 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 579 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,951 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 579 lb heavier (3,373 lb vs 3,951 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 9.4 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 112.5 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 10.6 in shorter (174.7 in vs 185.3 in)
  4. Height: Ford Escape is 1.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.3 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 1.7 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 10.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for GMC Terrain
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeGMC TerrainDifference
Length174.7 in185.3 in10.6 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in1.7 in
Height67.8 in66.3 in1.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in112.5 in9.4 in
Ground clearance8.0 in——
Curb weight3,373 lb3,951 lb579 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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