New 2013 Ford Escape vs. MY 2012

Main exterior dimensions

MY 2013

MY 2012

Body length, inch (mm)

178.1 (4524)

174.7 (4437)

Wheelbase, inch (mm)

105.9 (2690)

103.1 (2619)

Width mirrors folded, inch (mm)

75.0 (1905)

77.9 (1979)

Height without options,
4x2 / 4x4, inch (mm)

66.3 (1684)
-

67.9/67.8
(1725/1722)

... with options, 4x2 / 4x4

-

70.1 (1781)

Min. ground clear, in. (mm)

7.9 (201)

8.4 (213)

Track, front, in. (mm)

61.5 (1562)

60.7 / (1542)

Track, rear, in. (mm)

61.6 (1565)

60.2 (1529)

Turning circle diameter,
curb-to-curb, ft. (m)

37.0 (11.28)
17-in wheel

36.7 (11.19)
16-in wheel

Main volumes, capacities

New

Outgoing

SAE passenger, cu. ft (litre)

98.1 (2778)

99.4 (2815)

Cargo behind 1st row, cu. ft (litre)

68.1 (1928)

67.2 (1903)

Cargo behind 2nd row, cu. ft (litre)

34.3 (971)

31.4 (889)

Fuel tank capacity, US gal. (litre)

15.1 (57)

17.5 (66)

Main weights

New

Outgoing

Base curb weight, lb. *

3515-3769

3229-3549

Base curb weight, kg *

1594-1710

1465-1610

Max. towing capacity, lb. *

1500-3500

1500-3500

Max. towing capacity, kg *

680-1588

680-1588

Source: Ford Motor Co., conversions: autopressnews.com.
* Depends on versions and equipment.