Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda CR-V
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,482 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Honda CR-V width70.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.5 in shorter (174.9 in vs 181.4 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (69.7 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 75 lb heavier (3,331 lb vs 3,406 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (69.7 in vs 66.2 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.5 in shorter (174.9 in vs 181.4 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 75 lb heavier (3,331 lb vs 3,406 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- 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 6.5 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 | 174.9 in | 181.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 66.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,331 lb | 3,406 lb | 75 lb |
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