Ford Escape vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Cherokee
- Length173.0 in
- Height67.8 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight2,991 lb – 3,133 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Cherokee width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.5 in shorter (173.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 95 lb heavier (3,062 lb vs 3,157 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.5 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Cherokee is 5.5 in shorter (173.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 95 lb heavier (3,062 lb vs 3,157 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 101.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Cherokee is 0.7 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Cherokee — Based on length × width (Jeep Cherokee)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 167.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 101.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,062 lb | 3,157 lb | 95 lb |
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