2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Ford Escape

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

#1 in Small SUVs

2021 Ford Escape

#7 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	$26,806	$27,215
Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4	25	28	$28,002	$28,720
Bronco Sport First Edition 4x4	21	26	$36,824	$38,160
Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4x4	25	28	$31,710	$32,860

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S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S AWD	26	31	$26,243	$27,055
Escape S FWD	28	34	$24,788	$25,555
Escape SE AWD	26	31	$27,394	$28,535
Escape SE FWD	28	34	$25,954	$27,035
Escape SE Hybrid AWD	43	37	$28,349	$29,530
Escape SE Hybrid FWD	44	37	$26,909	$28,030
Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,752	$33,075
Escape SEL AWD	23	31	$31,877	$33,205
Escape SEL FWD	28	34	$28,325	$29,505
Escape SEL Hybrid AWD	43	37	$30,720	$32,000
Escape SEL Hybrid FWD	44	37	$29,281	$30,500
Escape SEL Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$34,382	$35,815
Escape Titanium AWD	23	31	$34,997	$36,455
Escape Titanium Hybrid AWD	43	37	$33,697	$35,100
Escape Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	37	$32,256	$33,600
Escape Titanium Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$37,330	$38,885

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,671

$26,243

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,820

$27,055

Monthly Payment Estimate

$547 / month

$451 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.0

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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.

TCC Likes

Good revival of storied nameplate
Rugged style
Off-road bona fides

Good value in less-expensive versions
…especially the hybrids
Shapely exterior

TCC Dislikes

Badlands might as well be a Bronco
$40,000 First Edition
Pricey destination fee

Short seat cushions
Top trims aren’t convincing
Cheap-ish interior materials

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

31 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

36.9

40.7

Front Head Room (in)

41.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

57.6

Second Head Room (in)

41.7

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

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

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 )

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

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

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

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)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

Trans Order Code

448

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Bronco Sport

Ford Escape

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.80

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.80

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

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

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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