Ford Escape vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Kia Niro
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 6.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 384 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,190 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 384 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,190 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 6.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 171.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 60.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 6.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,190 lb | 384 lb |
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