Spec Sizes

Subaru Forester vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Ford Escape

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

Side view
  • Length179.5 in
  • Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.0 in
  • Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,440 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Ford Escape width71.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Escape is 4.8 in shorter (179.5 in vs 174.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.1 in)
  • Height: Ford Escape is 2.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Escape is 116 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,461 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Ford Escape is 2.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 68.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Ford Escape is 116 lb heavier (3,345 lb vs 3,461 lb)
  3. Length: Ford Escape is 4.8 in shorter (179.5 in vs 174.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Forester is 1.0 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Ford Escape
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Escape — Based on length × width (Ford Escape)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ForesterFord EscapeDifference
Length179.5 in174.7 in4.8 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in1.0 in
Height66.4 in68.9 in2.5 in
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,345 lb3,461 lb116 lb

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