Kia Sportage vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Ford Escape
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in – 7.0 in
- Curb weight3,280 lb – 3,585 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.9 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.6 in taller (64.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 51 lb heavier (3,433 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Sportage is 5.9 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.6 in taller (64.4 in vs 66.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 5.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceFord Escape — Ford Escape has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 180.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 66.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,433 lb | 3,483 lb | 51 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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