Honda CR-V vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Honda CR-V · Ford Escape
- Length179.4 in
- Height64.7 in – 65.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,358 lb – 3,576 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.4 in taller (64.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 107 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.5 in more ground clearance (6.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 107 lb heavier (3,467 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.4 in taller (64.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Width: Honda CR-V is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Honda CR-V · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda CR-V — Honda CR-V is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda CR-V | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 178.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 72.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 64.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in | 8.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,467 lb | 3,574 lb | 107 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.