Ford Escape Curb Weight. Select the year
Reduced car weight and especially its amount is one of the aspects that is often mentioned in the vehicle's reviews when a new generation of Ford Escape hits the market. Automotive experts have long admitted the constant attempts to decrease the average curb weight of the car simply by using lightweight materials. This is no wonder because lighter cars drive faster, become more fuel efficient, have better acceleration times and potentially can boost the sales.
On the other hand, automakers have to stick to certain car weight limits that meet the requirements of the corresponding class. It is important here not to confuse the terms of curb weight of Escape and its gross weight. Curb weight measures the weight of the car with all of the standard equipment and amenities while passengers, cargo or any other separately loaded items are not taken into consideration.
Escape Curb vs Gross weight
How much does a Ford Escape weigh?
Curb weight is the overall mass of the "empty" vehicle with standard equipment excluding the weight of passengers and cargo.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the consolidated weight of the vehicle itself and all the passengers sitting inside and cargo items in total.

2021 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight | Payload Capacity |
[47430] S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3298 lbs. | – | – |
[47432] SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3298 lbs. | – | – |
[47436] SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3298 lbs. | – | – |
[47431] S 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3474 lbs. | – | – |
[47433] SE 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3474 lbs. | – | – |
[47437] SEL 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3474 lbs. | – | – |
[47434] SE Hybrid 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3491 lbs. | – | – |
[47438] SEL Hybrid 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3534 lbs. | – | – |
[47440] Titanium Hybrid 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3534 lbs. | – | – |
[47442] Titanium 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3566 lbs. | – | – |
[47435] SE Hybrid 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3668 lbs. | – | – |
[47439] SEL Hybrid 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3668 lbs. | – | – |
[47441] Titanium Hybrid 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3668 lbs. | – | – |
Competitors' weight
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Buick Encore
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- 1468 – 1523 kg.
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Chevrolet Equinox
- 3274 – 3512 lbs.
- 1485 – 1593 kg.
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Dodge Journey
- 3818 – 4238 lbs.
- 1731 – 1922 kg.
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GMC Terrain
- 3449 – 3659 lbs.
- 1564 – 1659 kg.
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Honda CR-V
- 3337 – 3569 lbs.
- 1513 – 1618 kg.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
- 3591 – 4085 lbs.
- 1628 – 1852 kg.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
- 3624 – 4107 lbs.
- 1643 – 1862 kg.
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Hyundai Tucson
- 3309 – 3732 lbs.
- 1500 – 1692 kg.
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Jeep Cherokee
- 3590 – 4250 lbs.
- 1628 – 1927 kg.
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Jeep Compass
- 3184 – 3633 lbs.
- 1444 – 1647 kg.
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Jeep Patriot
- 3136 – 3331 lbs.
- 1422 – 1510 kg.
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Jeep Wrangler
- 3948 – 4222 lbs.
- 1790 – 1915 kg.
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- 4167 – 4449 lbs.
- 1890 – 2018 kg.
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Kia Sportage
- 3305 – 3765 lbs.
- 1499 – 1707 kg.
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Mazda CX-5
- 3552 – 3836 lbs.
- 1611 – 1739 kg.
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MINI Countryman
- 3422 – 3790 lbs.
- 1552 – 1719 kg.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
- 3329 – 3582 lbs.
- 1510 – 1624 kg.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- 3120 – 3296 lbs.
- 1415 – 1495 kg.
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Nissan Juke
- 2959 lbs.
- 1342 kg.
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Nissan Rogue
- 3369 – 3638 lbs.
- 1528 – 1650 kg.
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Subaru Forester
- 3449 – 3589 lbs.
- 1564 – 1627 kg.
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Subaru Outback
- 3635 – 3937 lbs.
- 1648 – 1785 kg.
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Toyota RAV4
- 3370 – 3655 lbs.
- 1528 – 1657 kg.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
- 3735 – 3825 lbs.
- 1694 – 1734 kg.
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Chevrolet Trax
- 3124 – 3292 lbs.
- 1417 – 1493 kg.
Ford Escape models weight across years

2020 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3299 lbs. (1496 kg) | – |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3299 lbs. (1496 kg) | – |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3299 lbs. (1496 kg) | – |
S 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3464 lbs. (1571 kg) | – |
SE 4dr All-wheel Drive | 3464 lbs. (1571 kg) | – |
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2019 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3501 lbs. (1588 kg) | – |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3501 lbs. (1588 kg) | – |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3522 lbs. (1597 kg) | – |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3603 lbs. (1634 kg) | – |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3658 lbs. (1659 kg) | – |
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2018 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3515 lbs. (1594 kg) | 4620 lbs. (2095 kg) |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
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2017 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3515 lbs. (1594 kg) | 4620 lbs. (2095 kg) |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |

2016 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3515 lbs. (1594 kg) | 4620 lbs. (2095 kg) |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |

2015 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3515 lbs. (1594 kg) | 4620 lbs. (2095 kg) |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |

2014 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3515 lbs. (1594 kg) | 4620 lbs. (2095 kg) |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
Titanium 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |

2013 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
SEL 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3502 lbs. (1588 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
S 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3515 lbs. (1594 kg) | 4620 lbs. (2095 kg) |
Titanium 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3592 lbs. (1629 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
SE 4dr 4x4 | 3645 lbs. (1653 kg) | 4760 lbs. (2159 kg) |
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2012 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3229 lbs. (1464 kg) | 4320 lbs. (1959 kg) |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3296 lbs. (1495 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3296 lbs. (1495 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
XLS 4dr 4x4 | 3439 lbs. (1559 kg) | 4600 lbs. (2086 kg) |
XLT 4dr 4x4 | 3439 lbs. (1559 kg) | 4600 lbs. (2086 kg) |
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2011 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3268 lbs. (1482 kg) | 4320 lbs. (1959 kg) |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3332 lbs. (1511 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3332 lbs. (1511 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
XLS 4dr 4x4 | 3477 lbs. (1577 kg) | 4600 lbs. (2086 kg) |
XLT 4dr 4x4 | 3477 lbs. (1577 kg) | 4600 lbs. (2086 kg) |
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2010 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3268 lbs. (1482 kg) | 4320 lbs. (1959 kg) |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3332 lbs. (1511 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
Limited 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3332 lbs. (1511 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
XLS 4dr 4x4 | 3477 lbs. (1577 kg) | 4600 lbs. (2086 kg) |
XLT 4dr 4x4 | 3477 lbs. (1577 kg) | 4600 lbs. (2086 kg) |
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2009 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Manual 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3328 lbs. (1509 kg) | 4320 lbs. (1959 kg) |
XLS 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3390 lbs. (1537 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
XLT 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3390 lbs. (1537 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
Limited 2.5L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3390 lbs. (1537 kg) | 4440 lbs. (2013 kg) |
XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3435 lbs. (1558 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
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2008 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Manual 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3272 lbs. (1484 kg) | 4300 lbs. (1950 kg) |
XLS 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3313 lbs. (1502 kg) | 4360 lbs. (1977 kg) |
XLT 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3313 lbs. (1502 kg) | 4360 lbs. (1977 kg) |
XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3387 lbs. (1536 kg) | 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) |
Limited 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3387 lbs. (1536 kg) | 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) |
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2007 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Manual 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3156 lbs. (1431 kg) | 4300 lbs. (1950 kg) |
XLS 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3228 lbs. (1464 kg) | 4360 lbs. (1977 kg) |
XLT 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3228 lbs. (1464 kg) | 4360 lbs. (1977 kg) |
XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3276 lbs. (1485 kg) | 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) |
XLT Sport 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3276 lbs. (1485 kg) | 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) |
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2006 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Manual 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3180 lbs. (1442 kg) | 4300 lbs. (1950 kg) |
XLS 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3260 lbs. (1478 kg) | 4360 lbs. (1977 kg) |
XLT 2.3L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3303 lbs. (1498 kg) | 4360 lbs. (1977 kg) |
XLT 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3303 lbs. (1498 kg) | 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) |
XLT Sport 3.0L 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3303 lbs. (1498 kg) | 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) |
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2005 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS 2.3L Manual Front-wheel Drive | 3180 lbs. (1442 kg) | 4180 lbs. (1896 kg) |
XLS 2.3L Automatic Front-wheel Drive | 3260 lbs. (1478 kg) | 4260 lbs. (1932 kg) |
XLT 3.0L Automatic Front-wheel Drive | 3303 lbs. (1498 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
XLT 3.0L Automatic Sport Front-wheel Drive | 3303 lbs. (1498 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
Limited 3.0L Automatic Front-wheel Drive | 3303 lbs. (1498 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
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2004 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive | 3052 lbs. (1384 kg) | 4120 lbs. (1868 kg) |
XLS Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
XLT Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
Limited Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
XLS 4x4 | 3364 lbs. (1525 kg) | 4520 lbs. (2050 kg) |
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2003 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Value Front-wheel Drive | 3052 lbs. (1384 kg) | 4120 lbs. (1868 kg) |
XLS Sport Front-wheel Drive | 3052 lbs. (1384 kg) | 4120 lbs. (1868 kg) |
XLS Popular Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
XLT Popular Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
XLT Popular 2 Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
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2002 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS Value 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3035 lbs. (1376 kg) | 4120 lbs. (1868 kg) |
XLS Sport 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3035 lbs. (1376 kg) | 4120 lbs. (1868 kg) |
XLS Value 4dr 4x4 | 3152 lbs. (1429 kg) | 4260 lbs. (1932 kg) |
XLS Sport 4dr 4x4 | 3152 lbs. (1429 kg) | 4260 lbs. (1932 kg) |
XLS Choice 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 3206 lbs. (1454 kg) | 4380 lbs. (1986 kg) |
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2001 Ford Escape weight by trims | Curb weight | Gross weight |
XLS 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 2991 lbs. (1356 kg) | 4140 lbs. (1877 kg) |
XLT 4dr Front-wheel Drive | 2991 lbs. (1356 kg) | 4140 lbs. (1877 kg) |
XLS 4dr 4x4 | 3133 lbs. (1421 kg) | 4300 lbs. (1950 kg) |
XLT 4dr 4x4 | 3133 lbs. (1421 kg) | 4300 lbs. (1950 kg) |
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