Ford Escape vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Subaru Forester
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Subaru Forester width71.5 in – 72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 37 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,537 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 1.9 in taller (66.3 in vs 68.2 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.6 in shorter (178.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 37 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,537 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.6 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 182.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 68.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,537 lb | 37 lb |
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