Kia Niro vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Ford Escape
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,234 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 9.4 in shorter (171.5 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 3.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 308 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.8 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 308 lb heavier (3,176 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.6 in taller (60.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 9.4 in shorter (171.5 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 3.0 in narrower (71.1 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 3.0 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 180.9 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 66.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,176 lb | 3,483 lb | 308 lb |
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