Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda CR-V
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
- 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
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 66.1 in)
- 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)
- 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 Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda CR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 177.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 66.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,469 lb | 9 lb |
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