Ford Escape vs Volvo XC40 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Volvo XC40
- 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
- Volvo XC40 width73.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 3.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC40 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 106.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 160 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,734 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 160 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,734 lb)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 8.3 in)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 3.9 in shorter (178.1 in vs 174.2 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.3 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.0 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Volvo XC40
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Volvo XC40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 174.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,734 lb | 160 lb |
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