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Escape vs Explorer Size: How Much Bigger Is the Explorer?

The Ford Explorer is 17.6″45 cm longer, 4.8″12 cm wider and 3.8″10 cm taller than the Ford Escape (198.8″505 cm vs 181.2″460 cm long). (Escape 2020–present vs Explorer 2020–present)

  • Ford Escape (2020–present)
  • Ford Explorer (2020–present)
Ford Escape (2020–present)Escape · 181.2″460 cm66.1″168 cmFord Explorer (2020–present)Explorer · 198.8″505 cm69.9″178 cmExplorer +17.6″45 cm longer

To scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.

+17.6″45 cm

longer

Length · Explorer

+3.8″10 cm

taller

Height · Explorer

+12.4″31 cm

longer

Wheelbase · Explorer

DimensionsEscapeExplorer
Length181.2″460 cm198.8″505 cm
Width74.1″188 cm78.9″200 cm
Height66.1″168 cm69.9″178 cm
Wheelbase106.7″271 cm119.1″303 cm
Ground clearance7.0″18 cm7.9″20 cm
Cargo space37.5 cu ft1,062 L18.2 cu ft515 L
Starting price$30,350$30,350$38,465$38,465
Horsepower (max)250 hp250 hp400 hp400 hp

Do they fit in a garage?

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Ford Escape

Yes, it fits

58.7″149 cm to spare

In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m deep)

Ford Explorer

Yes, it fits

40.7″103 cm to spare

Quick answers

Which is easier to park, the Escape or the Explorer?
The Escape: it's 17.6″45 cm shorter and 4.8″12 cm narrower.
Do both fit in a standard 2-car garage?
In a 20 ft deep garage, the Escape fits comfortably and the Explorer fits comfortably. Check your own garage.
Which has more cargo space?
The Escape: 37.5 cu ft1,062 L vs 18.2 cu ft515 L behind the rear seats.

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