Ford Escape vs Honda HR-V Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Honda HR-V
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Honda HR-V width69.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda HR-V is 9.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 169.1 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.8 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 102.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 575 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 575 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.7 in)
- Length: Honda HR-V is 9.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 169.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.2 in)
- Width: Honda HR-V is 2.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Honda HR-V
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda HR-V — Honda HR-V is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda HR-V — Based on length × width (Honda HR-V)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Honda HR-V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 169.1 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.8 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 63.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 102.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 6.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 2,999 lb | 575 lb |
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