Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Ford Escape
- Length166.8 in
- Height73.6 in
- Wheelbase96.8 in
- Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.8 in
- Curb weight3,970 lb – 4,160 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Ford Escape width75.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 11.3 in shorter (166.8 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 1.2 in narrower (73.8 in vs 75.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.3 in taller (73.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.3 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 437 lb heavier (4,065 lb vs 3,628 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 2.3 in more ground clearance (10.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 437 lb heavier (4,065 lb vs 3,628 lb)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.3 in taller (73.6 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (96.8 in vs 105.9 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 11.3 in shorter (166.8 in vs 178.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 11.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 2.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.8 in | 178.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 75.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 66.3 in | 7.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | 105.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.3 in | 7.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,065 lb | 3,628 lb | 437 lb |
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