Ford Escape vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Wrangler
- Length173.0 in
- Height69.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,052 lb – 3,364 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Jeep Wrangler width66.7 in – 68.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.3 in shorter (173.0 in vs 155.8 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 1.7 in taller (69.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 93.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 268 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,476 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 17.3 in shorter (173.0 in vs 155.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 9.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 93.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 268 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,476 lb)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 1.7 in taller (69.1 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Wrangler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 155.8 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 70.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 93.4 in | 9.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 10.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,476 lb | 268 lb |
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