Escape vs Explorer Size: How Much Bigger Is the Explorer?
The Ford Explorer is 18.3″46 cm longer, 4.8″12 cm wider and 1.3″3 cm taller than the Ford Escape (198.8″505 cm vs 180.5″458 cm long). (Escape 2020–present vs Explorer 2020–present)
- Ford Escape (2020–present)
- Ford Explorer (2020–present)
Escape · 180.5″458 cm68.6″174 cm
Explorer · 198.8″505 cm69.9″178 cmExplorer +18.3″46 cm longerTo scale by length, front bumpers aligned. Numbers are exact; images are approximate.
+18.3″46 cm
longer
Length · Explorer
+1.3″3 cm
taller
Height · Explorer
+12.4″31 cm
longer
Wheelbase · Explorer
| Dimensions | Escape | Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5″458 cm | 198.8″505 cm | Explorer 18.3″46 cm longer |
| Width | 74.1″188 cm | 78.9″200 cm | Explorer 4.8″12 cm wider |
| Height | 68.6″174 cm | 69.9″178 cm | Explorer 1.3″3 cm taller |
| Wheelbase | 106.7″271 cm | 119.1″303 cm | Explorer 12.4″31 cm longer |
| Ground clearance | 7.0″18 cm | 7.9″20 cm | Explorer 0.9″2 cm more |
| Cargo space | 33.5 cu ft949 L | 18.2 cu ft515 L | Explorer 15.3 cu ft433 L less |
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 18.3″46 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: 33.5 cu ft949 L vs 18.2 cu ft515 L behind the rear seats.
