Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Toyota RAV4
- Length174.9 in
- Height69.7 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,180 lb – 3,792 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 8.3 in shorter (174.9 in vs 166.6 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.2 in taller (70.1 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 478 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,008 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 478 lb heavier (3,486 lb vs 3,008 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.2 in taller (70.1 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 98.0 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 8.3 in shorter (174.9 in vs 166.6 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 8.3 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 | 174.9 in | 166.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 70.1 in | 65.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 98.0 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,486 lb | 3,008 lb | 478 lb |
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