Ford Escape vs Jeep Patriot Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Patriot
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Jeep Patriot width69.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 4.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.2 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 340 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 340 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,234 lb)
- Width: Jeep Patriot is 3.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 69.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Patriot is 4.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 173.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Patriot has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Patriot
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot is narrower by 3.2 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Patriot — Jeep Patriot has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Patriot — Based on length × width (Jeep Patriot)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Patriot | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 173.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 69.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,234 lb | 340 lb |
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