Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 2023 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 clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,501 lb – 3,755 lb
Front / width
  • Width75.0 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 6.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 184.8 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.5 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Escape is 62 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,566 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Escape is 6.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 184.8 in)
  2. Width: Honda CR-V is 1.5 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.5 in)
  3. Curb weight: Ford Escape is 62 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,566 lb)
  4. Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda CR-V
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeHonda CR-VDifference
Length178.1 in184.8 in6.7 in
Width75.0 in73.5 in1.5 in
Height66.3 in66.3 in0.0 in
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in0.4 in
Ground clearance7.9 in——
Curb weight3,628 lb3,566 lb62 lb

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