Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Ford Escape
- Length155.4 in – 167.0 in
- Height69.4 in – 72.1 in
- Wheelbase93.4 in – 103.4 in
- Ground clearance9.2 in – 10.2 in
- Curb weight3,231 lb – 3,977 lb
- Width66.7 in – 68.2 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 13.7 in shorter (161.2 in vs 174.9 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 0.7 in taller (70.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 118 lb heavier (3,604 lb vs 3,486 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 13.7 in shorter (161.2 in vs 174.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.7 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 2.6 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 118 lb heavier (3,604 lb vs 3,486 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 0.7 in taller (70.8 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 161.2 in | 174.9 in | 13.7 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 70.8 in | 70.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 103.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,604 lb | 3,486 lb | 118 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 155.4 in – 167.0 in).
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