Ford Escape vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Wrangler
- Length173.0 in
- Height69.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,035 lb – 3,364 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 21.0 in shorter (173.0 in vs 152.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 2.0 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 93.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 34 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 21.0 in shorter (173.0 in vs 152.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 93.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 3.4 in narrower (70.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 2.0 in taller (69.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 34 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 21.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 152.0 in | 21.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 71.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 93.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,200 lb | 3,234 lb | 34 lb |
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