Ford Escape vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Cherokee
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.5 in shorter (180.5 in vs 183.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 418 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,920 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 418 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,920 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.5 in shorter (180.5 in vs 183.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 183.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,920 lb | 418 lb |
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