Kia Sportage vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Ford Escape
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 65.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,765 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.5 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 1.1 in narrower (73.0 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 52 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Escape has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 4.5 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (64.8 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 52 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 4.5 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 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 180.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 66.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 7.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,483 lb | 52 lb |
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