Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Ford Escape
- Length163.8 in
- Height70.9 in – 72.4 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 10.6 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 2.6 in narrower (73.7 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 3.8 in taller (71.7 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.8 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 672 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,334 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.8 in more ground clearance (9.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 672 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,334 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 10.9 in shorter (163.8 in vs 174.7 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 3.8 in taller (71.7 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 10.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 174.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 71.7 in | 67.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 103.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.8 in | 8.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,334 lb | 672 lb |
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