Ford Escape vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Toyota RAV4
- Length180.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in
- Curb weight3,299 lb – 3,706 lb
- Width74.1 in
- Toyota RAV4 width73.0 in – 73.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.7 in shorter (180.5 in vs 181.2 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 10 lb heavier (3,503 lb vs 3,513 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota RAV4 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 1.7 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 0.9 in narrower (74.1 in vs 73.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.7 in shorter (180.5 in vs 181.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 has 0.7 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 181.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 73.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,503 lb | 3,513 lb | 10 lb |
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