Spec Sizes

Nissan Xterra vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Escape

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height74.9 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight4,081 lb – 4,375 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Ford Escape width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 3.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.9 in)
  • Width: Ford Escape is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 742 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,486 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 742 lb heavier (4,228 lb vs 3,486 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Xterra is 4.8 in taller (74.9 in vs 70.1 in)
  3. Width: Ford Escape is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.1 in)
  5. Length: Ford Escape is 3.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 174.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan XterraFord EscapeDifference
Length178.7 in174.9 in3.8 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in2.7 in
Height74.9 in70.1 in4.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in3.2 in
Curb weight4,228 lb3,486 lb742 lb

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