Ford Escape vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Forester
- Length173.0 in
- Height69.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,052 lb – 3,364 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Subaru Forester width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.2 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 58 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,150 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 99.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 58 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,150 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.2 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 175.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 65.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 99.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,150 lb | 58 lb |
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