Ford Escape vs Hyundai Tucson Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Hyundai Tucson
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Hyundai Tucson width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 1.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 176.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 162 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,412 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 162 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,412 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.8 in)
- Length: Hyundai Tucson is 1.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 176.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Tucson — Hyundai Tucson is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Hyundai Tucson
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.8 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Hyundai Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 176.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 64.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 6.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,412 lb | 162 lb |
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