Ford Expedition vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Ford Expedition · Cadillac Escalade

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length205.8 in
  • Height76.5 in – 78.4 in
  • Wheelbase119.1 in
  • Curb weight4,891 lb – 5,468 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.7 in
  • Cadillac Escalade width78.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Cadillac Escalade is 6.9 in shorter (205.8 in vs 198.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 1.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 76.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 345 lb heavier (5,180 lb vs 5,524 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Cadillac Escalade is 345 lb heavier (5,180 lb vs 5,524 lb)
  2. Length: Cadillac Escalade is 6.9 in shorter (205.8 in vs 198.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 116.0 in)
  4. Height: Ford Expedition is 1.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 76.5 in)
  5. Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac EscaladeCadillac Escalade is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Ford Expedition · garage fit for Cadillac Escalade
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExpeditionFord Expedition is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac EscaladeBased on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord ExpeditionCadillac EscaladeDifference
Length205.8 in198.9 in6.9 in
Width78.7 in78.9 in0.2 in
Height77.5 in76.5 in1.0 in
Wheelbase119.1 in116.0 in3.1 in
Ground clearance10.1 in
Curb weight5,180 lb5,524 lb345 lb

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