Ford Escape vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Cherokee
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 385 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,959 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 385 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,959 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 182.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,959 lb | 385 lb |
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