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Ford Escape Specs

Since 2001 the Escape has grown 7.9″ in length and gained 425 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 4 generations · 2001–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Ford Escape is 180.7″ long, 74″ wide and 66.1″ tall on a 106.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,558 lb. At 15.1 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.9 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Escape generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2013, when the new car was 3.9″ longer than the 2005–2012 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2005: 249 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2020, is 2.0″ longer and 64 lb lighter than the 2013–2019 one.

FIG.01·Ford Escape dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2004172.8″70.1″66.9″103.1″3,133 lb
2005–2012174.8″70.1″69.7″103.1″3,382 lb
2013–2019178.7″72.4″66.1″105.9″3,618 lb
2020–2026180.7″74″66.1″106.7″3,554 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Escape year by year

FIG.02·Ford Escape dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026180.7″74″106.7″3,558 lb6
2025180.7″74″106.7″3,558 lb6
2024180.7″74″106.7″3,558 lb6
2023180.7″74″106.7″3,558 lb6
2022180.7″74″106.7″3,576 lb6
2021180.7″74″106.7″3,576 lb6
2020180.7″74″106.7″3,576 lb6
2019178.7″72.4″105.9″3,616 lb2
2018178.7″72.4″105.9″3,616 lb2
2017178.7″72.4″105.9″3,616 lb2
2016178.7″72.4″105.9″3,691 lb2
2015178.7″72.4″105.9″3,691 lb2
2014178.7″72.4″105.9″3,691 lb2
2013178.7″72.4″105.9″3,618 lb2
2012174.8″71.3″103.1″3,563 lb4
2011174.8″71.3″103.1″3,594 lb4
2010174.8″71.3″103.1″3,594 lb4
2009174.8″71.3″103.1″3,463 lb4
2008174.8″71.3″103.1″3,463 lb4
2007174.8″71.3″103.1″3,463 lb4
2006174.8″70.1″103.1″3,391 lb4
2005174.8″70.1″103.1″3,391 lb4
2004172.8″70.1″103.1″3,181 lb3
2003172.8″70.1″103.1″3,062 lb2
2002172.8″70.1″103.1″3,062 lb2
2001172.8″70.5″103.1″3,150 lb3
ROWS 26·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Escape on the used market

In 6,598 Escape listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2013–2019 car is the most common: 3,782 of them (57%), at an average asking price of $7,396. The current 2020–2026 car averages $17,617. ForCar visitors have decoded 721 Escape VINs; the most checked model years are 2018, 2020 and 2017.

FIG.05·Ford Escape generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2020–202697215%$17,61764,113 mi
2013–20193,78257%$7,396122,952 mi
2005–20121,69326%$4,166156,126 mi
2001–20041512%$2,921170,371 mi
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Escape fit

FIG.02·Ford Escape — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.1 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Ford Escape against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,051 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74″71.7″+2.3″
Wheelbase106.7″105.9″+0.8″
Curb weight3,558 lb3,474 lb+84 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Escape against its rivals

Next to the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue and Hyundai Santa Fe, the Escape is the shortest of the four.

FIG.04·Ford Escape against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Escape (this car)2026180.7″74″3,558 lb
Honda CR-V2026184.6″73.6″3,580 lb
Nissan Rogue2026182.7″72.4″3,466 lb
Hyundai Santa Fe2026190.2″74.8″4,442 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Escape bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Escape are the same size and weight.

Which Escape years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2005, 2013 and 2020. Model years inside each range, such as 2020–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Escape or the Honda CR-V?

The 2026 Honda CR-V is 3.9″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 2026 Escape.

How much does a used Escape cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,921 for the 2001–2004 car to $17,617 for the 2020–2026 one, across 6,598 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 26 Escape model years, 2001 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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