Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Ford Escape
- Length178.3 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,529 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (64.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 83 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,334 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.9 in taller (64.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda CR-V is 83 lb heavier (3,417 lb vs 3,334 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 3.6 in shorter (178.3 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 174.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 67.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | 3,334 lb | 83 lb |
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