Ford Transit Connect vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 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 width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.2 in shorter (182.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 5.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 322 lb heavier (3,805 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Transit Connect is 322 lb heavier (3,805 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Height: Ford Transit Connect is 5.8 in taller (71.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Transit Connect has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (112.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Width: Ford Transit Connect is 1.9 in narrower (72.2 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 1.2 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 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.5 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 | 180.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 74.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 71.8 in | 66.0 in | 5.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in | 106.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 7.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,805 lb | 3,483 lb | 322 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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