Ford Escape vs Mitsubishi Outlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Mitsubishi Outlander

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length173.0 in
  • Height69.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,052 lb – 3,364 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Mitsubishi Outlander width68.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 6.0 in shorter (173.0 in vs 179.0 in)
  • Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 4.3 in taller (69.1 in vs 64.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 143 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,351 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Escape is 4.3 in taller (69.1 in vs 64.8 in)
  2. Curb weight: Mitsubishi Outlander is 143 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,351 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 6.0 in shorter (173.0 in vs 179.0 in)
  4. Width: Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Outlander has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Mitsubishi Outlander
  • Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi OutlanderMitsubishi Outlander is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord EscapeMitsubishi OutlanderDifference
Length173.0 in179.0 in6.0 in
Width70.1 in68.9 in1.2 in
Height69.1 in64.8 in4.3 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,208 lb3,351 lb143 lb

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