Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda CR-V
- Length173.0 in
- Height69.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,035 lb – 3,364 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.6 in shorter (173.0 in vs 178.6 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 45 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,244 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (69.1 in vs 66.2 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.6 in shorter (173.0 in vs 178.6 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 45 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,244 lb)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 178.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 66.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,200 lb | 3,244 lb | 45 lb |
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