Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Ford Escape

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

Side view
  • Length178.6 in
  • Height66.2 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,201 lb – 3,287 lb
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (66.2 in vs 69.1 in)
  2. Length: Ford Escape is 5.6 in shorter (178.6 in vs 173.0 in)
  3. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 36 lb heavier (3,244 lb vs 3,208 lb)
  4. Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 0.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VFord EscapeDifference
Length178.6 in173.0 in5.6 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in0.1 in
Height66.2 in69.1 in2.9 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.1 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,244 lb3,208 lb36 lb

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