Ford Escape vs Kia Sportage Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Kia Sportage
- Length173.0 in
- Height69.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,035 lb – 3,364 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Sportage width68.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.6 in shorter (173.0 in vs 156.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 28 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.6 in shorter (173.0 in vs 156.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.6 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 2.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 28 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,227 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 16.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Kia Sportage
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Kia Sportage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 156.4 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 65.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,200 lb | 3,227 lb | 28 lb |
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