Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in – 8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.1 in shorter (178.1 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 61 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 61 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,513 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.1 in shorter (178.1 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.8 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 181.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,513 lb | 61 lb |
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