Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Ford Escape
- Length175.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.6 in shorter (175.6 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 78 lb heavier (3,140 lb vs 3,062 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 1.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 78 lb heavier (3,140 lb vs 3,062 lb)
- Length: Ford Escape is 2.6 in shorter (175.6 in vs 173.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.6 in | 173.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,140 lb | 3,062 lb | 78 lb |
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