Ford Escape vs Jeep Wrangler Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Wrangler
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 70.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,328 lb – 3,593 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Jeep Wrangler width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.9 in shorter (174.7 in vs 163.8 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 2.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 95.4 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 472 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,932 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 472 lb heavier (3,461 lb vs 3,932 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 95.4 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.9 in shorter (174.7 in vs 163.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 2.8 in taller (68.9 in vs 71.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 73.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Wrangler
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape 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 | 174.7 in | 163.8 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 71.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 95.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 9.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lb | 3,932 lb | 472 lb |
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