Ford Escape vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Patriot
- 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
- Jeep Patriot width69.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 0.9 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 1.9 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 106 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,229 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 106 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,229 lb)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 1.9 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.7 in taller (67.8 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Patriot has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 0.9 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 173.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 66.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,334 lb | 3,229 lb | 106 lb |
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