Volvo XC40 vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC40 · Ford Escape
- Length174.2 in
- Height65.3 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance8.3 in
- Curb weight3,574 lb – 3,805 lb
- Width73.3 in
- Ford Escape width74.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 6.7 in shorter (174.2 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Volvo XC40 is 0.8 in narrower (73.3 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 207 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,483 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC40 has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC40 is 207 lb heavier (3,690 lb vs 3,483 lb)
- Length: Volvo XC40 is 6.7 in shorter (174.2 in vs 180.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 0.8 in taller (65.3 in vs 66.1 in)
- Width: Volvo XC40 is 0.8 in narrower (73.3 in vs 74.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC40 · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC40 — Volvo XC40 has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolvo XC40 — Based on length × width (Volvo XC40)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC40 | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 180.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 74.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,483 lb | 207 lb |
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