Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Ford Escape

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

Side view
  • Length174.4 in
  • Height71.1 in – 71.9 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance9.4 in – 9.5 in
  • Curb weight3,648 lb – 4,033 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.6 in
  • Ford Escape width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Liberty is 0.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 174.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Jeep Liberty is 1.4 in taller (71.5 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 355 lb heavier (3,841 lb vs 3,486 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 355 lb heavier (3,841 lb vs 3,486 lb)
  2. Width: Ford Escape is 1.5 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.1 in)
  3. Height: Jeep Liberty is 1.4 in taller (71.5 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: Jeep Liberty is 0.5 in shorter (174.4 in vs 174.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep LibertyJeep Liberty is shorter by 0.5 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
Length174.4 in174.9 in0.5 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in1.5 in
Height71.5 in70.1 in1.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in1.2 in
Ground clearance9.4 in
Curb weight3,841 lb3,486 lb355 lb

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