Ford Transit Connect vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Ford Transit Connect · Ford Escape
- Length174.2 in – 190.0 in
- Height71.6 in – 72.0 in
- Wheelbase104.8 in – 120.6 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in – 5.7 in
- Curb weight3,581 lb – 4,028 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Ford Escape width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 4.0 in shorter (182.1 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 5.5 in taller (71.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 2.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 177 lb heavier (3,805 lb vs 3,628 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 2.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.9 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 5.5 in taller (71.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 177 lb heavier (3,805 lb vs 3,628 lb)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 2.8 in narrower (72.2 in vs 75.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Transit Connect · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Transit Connect — Ford Transit Connect is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Transit Connect — Based on length × width (Ford Transit Connect)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Transit Connect | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 178.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 75.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 66.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 105.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,805 lb | 3,628 lb | 177 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.2 in – 190.0 in).
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