Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 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
  • Length179.3 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight3,386 lb – 3,554 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Ford Escape width71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 4.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 174.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 1.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 98 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,373 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 98 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,373 lb)
  2. Length: Ford Escape is 4.6 in shorter (179.3 in vs 174.7 in)
  3. Height: Ford Escape is 1.8 in taller (66.1 in vs 67.8 in)
  4. Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CR-VFord EscapeDifference
Length179.3 in174.7 in4.6 in
Width71.6 in71.1 in0.5 in
Height66.1 in67.8 in1.8 in
Wheelbase103.1 in103.1 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,470 lb3,373 lb98 lb

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