Toyota RAV4 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Ford Escape
- Length166.2 in
- Height65.7 in – 66.1 in
- Wheelbase98.0 in
- Curb weight2,711 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Ford Escape width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.8 in shorter (166.2 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (65.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 414 lb heavier (2,794 lb vs 3,208 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 414 lb heavier (2,794 lb vs 3,208 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (98.0 in vs 103.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.2 in taller (65.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Length: Toyota RAV4 is 6.8 in shorter (166.2 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.8 in narrower (68.3 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is shorter by 6.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota RAV4 — Based on length × width (Toyota RAV4)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 166.2 in | 173.0 in | 6.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 69.1 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 103.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,794 lb | 3,208 lb | 414 lb |
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