Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Ford Escape

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

Side view
  • Length176.9 in
  • Height70.1 in – 71.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.1 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 9.0 in
  • Curb weight3,985 lb – 4,269 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.1 in
  • Ford Escape width71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 2.2 in shorter (176.9 in vs 174.7 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 1.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 67.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 718 lb heavier (4,127 lb vs 3,410 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 718 lb heavier (4,127 lb vs 3,410 lb)
  2. Height: Jeep Liberty is 3.2 in taller (70.9 in vs 67.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.1 in)
  4. Width: Ford Escape is 1.0 in narrower (72.1 in vs 71.1 in)
  5. Length: Ford Escape is 2.2 in shorter (176.9 in vs 174.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord EscapeFord Escape is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord EscapeFord Escape is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord EscapeBased on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep LibertyFord EscapeDifference
Length176.9 in174.7 in2.2 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in1.0 in
Height70.9 in67.7 in3.2 in
Wheelbase106.1 in103.1 in3.0 in
Ground clearance8.4 in
Curb weight4,127 lb3,410 lb718 lb

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

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