Ford Escape vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Forester
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,732 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.4 in shorter (178.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 66.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 262 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,355 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 262 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,355 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.4 in shorter (178.1 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 2.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 179.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 66.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,617 lb | 3,355 lb | 262 lb |
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