Nissan Xterra vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Nissan Xterra · Ford Escape
- Length178.7 in
- Height74.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in – 9.5 in
- Curb weight4,140 lb – 4,408 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.6 in shorter (178.7 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.6 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 701 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Xterra is 701 lb heavier (4,274 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Height: Nissan Xterra is 8.6 in taller (74.9 in vs 66.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Nissan Xterra has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.4 in narrower (72.8 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Xterra has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Xterra · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Xterra | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 178.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 74.9 in | 66.3 in | 8.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in | 8.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,274 lb | 3,574 lb | 701 lb |
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