Kia Sportage vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Ford Escape
- Length150.4 in – 162.5 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase92.9 in – 104.3 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb – 3,352 lb
- Width68.1 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.6 in shorter (156.4 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 2.0 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 28 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 16.6 in shorter (156.4 in vs 173.0 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 4.1 in taller (65.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (98.6 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 2.0 in narrower (68.1 in vs 70.1 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 28 lb heavier (3,227 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 16.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 156.4 in | 173.0 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 69.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.6 in | 103.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,227 lb | 3,200 lb | 28 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 150.4 in – 162.5 in).
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