Nissan Xterra vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2004 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Escape
- Length178.0 in
- Height74.0 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 4,200 lb
- 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 687 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 687 lb heavier (3,895 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.9 in taller (74.0 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 5.0 in shorter (178.0 in vs 173.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- 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
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 173.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 74.0 in | 69.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,895 lb | 3,208 lb | 687 lb |
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