Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Toyota RAV4
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,229 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width71.5 in – 73.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.3 in taller (67.8 in vs 67.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 196 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,530 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 196 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,530 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 181.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 104.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.3 in taller (67.8 in vs 67.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 181.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 67.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,334 lb | 3,530 lb | 196 lb |
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