Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Ford Escape
- Length176.1 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 7.8 in
- Curb weight4,076 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 1.4 in shorter (176.1 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 2.8 in taller (70.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 849 lb heavier (4,183 lb vs 3,334 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 849 lb heavier (4,183 lb vs 3,334 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 2.8 in taller (70.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.1 in | 174.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 67.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 103.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,183 lb | 3,334 lb | 849 lb |
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