Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Escape

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.0 in
  • Height74.0 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight3,570 lb – 4,183 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Ford Escape width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 5.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 173.0 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 69.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 677 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 3,200 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 677 lb heavier (3,877 lb vs 3,200 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 69.1 in)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 5.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 173.0 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Width: Ford Escape is 0.3 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraFord EscapeDifference
Length178.0 in173.0 in5.0 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in0.3 in
Height74.0 in69.1 in4.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,877 lb3,200 lb677 lb

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