Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Ford Escape

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • 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
Front / width
  • 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

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 680 lb heavier (3,879 lb vs 3,200 lb)
  2. Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.0 in taller (72.1 in vs 69.1 in)
  3. Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Length: Ford Escape is 1.7 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep LibertyFord EscapeDifference
Length174.7 in173.0 in1.7 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in1.5 in
Height72.1 in69.1 in3.0 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance9.1 in
Curb weight3,879 lb3,200 lb680 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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