Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 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
  • Length180.5 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in
  • Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.1 in
  • Honda CR-V width73.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 4.3 in shorter (180.5 in vs 184.8 in)
  • Width: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.5 in)
  • Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 64 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,566 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Ford Escape is 4.3 in shorter (180.5 in vs 184.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 64 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,566 lb)
  3. Width: Honda CR-V is 0.6 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.5 in)
  4. Height: Honda CR-V is 0.3 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.3 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 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeHonda CR-VDifference
Length180.5 in184.8 in4.3 in
Width74.1 in73.5 in0.6 in
Height66.1 in66.3 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in0.4 in
Ground clearance7.8 in——
Curb weight3,503 lb3,566 lb64 lb

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