Jeep Cherokee vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Cherokee · Ford Escape
- Length182.0 in
- Height65.7 in – 67.8 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 107.0 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight3,655 lb – 4,046 lb
- Width73.2 in – 74.9 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.1 in shorter (182.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.8 in taller (66.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 368 lb heavier (3,851 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 368 lb heavier (3,851 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 0.8 in taller (66.8 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.1 in shorter (182.0 in vs 180.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Cherokee · garage fit for Ford Escape
- More ground clearanceJeep Cherokee — Jeep Cherokee has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Cherokee | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.0 in | 180.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 74.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 66.8 in | 66.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,851 lb | 3,483 lb | 368 lb |
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