Ford Escape vs Hyundai Tucson Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Hyundai Tucson
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,229 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Hyundai Tucson width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 1.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 21 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,314 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.6 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 1.5 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Tucson has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Hyundai Tucson
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 173.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,334 lb | 3,314 lb | 21 lb |
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