Compare 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Ford Escape

2021 Ford Bronco Sport
#1 in Small SUVs
2021 Ford Escape
#4 in Crossover SUVs
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Badlands 4x4
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Bronco Sport Badlands 4x4 21 26 $31,671 $32,820
Bronco Sport Base 4x4 25 28 $26,417 $26,820
Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4 25 28 $27,612 $28,320
Bronco Sport First Edition 4x4 21 26 $36,824 $38,160
Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4x4 25 28 $31,189 $32,320
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S AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escape S AWD 26 31 $25,594 $26,385
Escape S FWD 28 34 $24,138 $24,885
Escape SE AWD 26 31 $26,986 $28,110
Escape SE FWD 28 34 $25,545 $26,610
Escape SE Hybrid AWD 43 37 $27,941 $29,105
Escape SE Hybrid FWD 44 37 $26,501 $27,605
Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $31,344 $32,650
Escape SEL AWD 23 31 $31,589 $32,905
Escape SEL FWD 28 34 $28,037 $29,205
Escape SEL Hybrid AWD 43 37 $30,433 $31,700
Escape SEL Hybrid FWD 44 37 $28,992 $30,200
Escape SEL Plug-In Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $34,090 $35,510
Escape Titanium AWD 23 31 $34,708 $36,155
Escape Titanium Hybrid AWD 43 37 $33,408 $34,800
Escape Titanium Hybrid FWD 44 37 $31,969 $33,300
Escape Titanium Plug-In Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $37,042 $38,585
Pricing
Invoice Price
$31,671
$25,594
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$32,820
$26,385
Monthly Payment Estimate
$547 / month
$440 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport carves out a new all-terrain niche for one of the most beloved off-road names in auto history. The 2021 Ford Escape is the softer side of the Blue Oval’s small crossover 1-2 combo.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 31 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
55.2 55.2
Second Leg Room (in)
36.9 40.7
Front Head Room (in)
41.5 40
Second Hip Room (in)
53.4 53.3
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 57.6
Second Head Room (in)
41.7 39.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.6 56
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 42.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 104
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.8 61.8
Wheelbase (in)
105.1 106.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.3 74.1
Track Width, Front (in)
63.4 62.4
Length, Overall (in)
172.7 181.3
Height, Overall (in)
71.4 66.1
Liftover Height (in)
- 28.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 7.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
29.4 37.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
60.6 65.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
29.4 37.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- 37.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- 41.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- 68.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- 57.3
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- 34.8
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16 14.8
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P225/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P225/65HR17
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2205 2000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2205 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
220 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
220 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2205 2000
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Full-Size NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Engine
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
250 @ 5500 181 @ 6000
Engine Oil Cooler
None -
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
280 @ 3000 190 @ 3000
Engine Order Code
999 996
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 26
Transmission
Trans Type
8 8
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 0.62
Transfer Case Power Take Off
No -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 1.45
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 2.96
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.31
Trans Order Code
448 448
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.75
Transfer Case Model
Electronic -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.92
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69 4.69
Drivetrain
Four Wheel Drive All Wheel
Trans PTO Access
No -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 3.01
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
- 3.81
Summary
Vehicle Name
Ford Bronco Sport Ford Escape
Body Code
S -
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Axle Type - Front
Independent -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.80 -
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Short And Long Arm
Axle Type - Rear
Independent -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.80 -
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Short And Long Arm
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.7 6.3
Vehicle
EPA Classification
- Small SUV 4WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
- 3474
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 760
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
-
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
-
Overall Side Crash Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating
-
Side Barrier Rating Driver
-
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
-
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport
  • 2021 Bronco Sport supplies building
  • Lease: From $359 for 36 months
  • Rebates: $500 off for all buyers
  • Finance: From 0% for 48 months + rebate
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2021 Ford Escape
  • 2021 Escape arriving; 2020s still in stock
  • Lease: From $259 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $3,750 off
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months
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