Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Ford Escape
- Length178.6 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.6 in shorter (178.6 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (66.2 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 36 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (66.2 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.6 in shorter (178.6 in vs 173.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 36 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.6 in | 173.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 69.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,244 lb | 3,208 lb | 36 lb |
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