Ford Escape vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Kia Niro
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 9.0 in shorter (180.5 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 3.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 6.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 6.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 9.0 in shorter (180.5 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 3.0 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 9.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 171.5 in | 9.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 60.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 6.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | — | — |
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