Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda CR-V

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length174.7 in
  • Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.1 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 3.2 in shorter (174.7 in vs 177.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 9 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,469 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.1 in)
  2. Length: Ford Escape is 3.2 in shorter (174.7 in vs 177.9 in)
  3. Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.6 in)
  4. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 9 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,469 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeHonda CR-VDifference
Length174.7 in177.9 in3.2 in
Width71.1 in71.6 in0.5 in
Height68.9 in66.1 in2.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.1 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,461 lb3,469 lb9 lb

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