Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 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
  • Length178.1 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase105.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.0 in
  • Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,732 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Honda CR-V width71.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 0.2 in shorter (178.1 in vs 178.3 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.6 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 1.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Escape is 200 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,417 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Escape is 200 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,417 lb)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Height: Ford Escape is 1.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.9 in)
  5. Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-VHonda CR-V is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceFord EscapeFord Escape has 1.5 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeHonda CR-VDifference
Length178.1 in178.3 in0.2 in
Width72.4 in71.6 in0.8 in
Height66.3 in64.9 in1.4 in
Wheelbase105.9 in103.1 in2.8 in
Ground clearance8.0 in6.5 in1.5 in
Curb weight3,617 lb3,417 lb200 lb

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