Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 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
  • Length177.9 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,549 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Ford Escape width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 3.0 in shorter (177.9 in vs 174.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 3.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 69.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 160 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,310 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Escape is 3.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 69.7 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 160 lb heavier (3,469 lb vs 3,310 lb)
  3. Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Length: Ford Escape is 3.0 in shorter (177.9 in vs 174.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VFord EscapeDifference
Length177.9 in174.9 in3.0 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in1.5 in
Height66.1 in69.7 in3.6 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.1 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,469 lb3,310 lb160 lb

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