Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Toyota RAV4
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,501 lb – 3,755 lb
- Width75.0 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: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (75.0 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 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 133 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,495 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 133 lb heavier (3,628 lb vs 3,495 lb)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (75.0 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 67.8 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.1 in shorter (178.1 in vs 181.2 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 parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 181.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 73.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 67.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 105.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,628 lb | 3,495 lb | 133 lb |
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