Ford Expedition vs Cadillac Escalade Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2004 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
  • Height77.4 in – 77.6 in
  • Wheelbase119.0 in
  • Curb weight5,267 lb – 5,686 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 3.0 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 7 lb heavier (5,477 lb vs 5,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Cadillac Escalade is 6.9 in shorter (205.8 in vs 198.9 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (119.0 in vs 116.0 in)
  3. Height: Ford Expedition is 1.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 76.5 in)
  4. Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.7 in vs 78.9 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 7 lb heavier (5,477 lb vs 5,470 lb)

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
Wheelbase119.0 in116.0 in3.0 in
Ground clearance10.1 in
Curb weight5,477 lb5,470 lb7 lb

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