Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Ford Escape
- Length181.0 in – 181.8 in
- Height66.2 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight3,318 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width70.2 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.5 in shorter (181.4 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.1 in narrower (70.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (66.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 75 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,331 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (66.2 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 6.5 in shorter (181.4 in vs 174.9 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 75 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 3,331 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda CR-V has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- 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 6.5 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 | 181.4 in | 174.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 66.2 in | 69.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lb | 3,331 lb | 75 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 181.0 in – 181.8 in).
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