Kia Niro vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Ford Escape
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 6.6 in shorter (171.5 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 384 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 7.9 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 384 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 5.9 in taller (60.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Kia Niro is 6.6 in shorter (171.5 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Kia Niro is 1.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Niro — Kia Niro is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 1.6 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 | 178.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 66.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 7.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,190 lb | 3,574 lb | 384 lb |
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