Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Toyota RAV4
- Length173.0 in
- Height69.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,052 lb – 3,364 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.8 in shorter (173.0 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 414 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 2,794 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 414 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 2,794 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (69.1 in vs 65.9 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.8 in shorter (173.0 in vs 166.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 166.2 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 69.1 in | 65.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 2,794 lb | 414 lb |
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