Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Ford Escape
- Length174.7 in
- Height70.9 in – 73.2 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance8.6 in – 9.7 in
- Curb weight3,507 lb – 4,251 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.7 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.0 in taller (72.1 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 680 lb heavier (3,879 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 680 lb heavier (3,879 lb vs 3,200 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.0 in taller (72.1 in vs 69.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.7 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 173.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 72.1 in | 69.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,879 lb | 3,200 lb | 680 lb |
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