Ford Escape vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,501 lb – 3,755 lb
- Width75.0 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 4.0 in narrower (75.0 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 452 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 452 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 4.0 in narrower (75.0 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.3 in shorter (178.1 in vs 175.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 4.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 175.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 71.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 63.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 104.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,628 lb | 3,176 lb | 452 lb |
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