2016 Ford Escape vs 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Ford Escape

2016 Mazda CX-5

Select style

4WD 4-Door SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape 4WD 4-Door SE	22	29	$25,818	$27,540
Escape 4WD 4-Door Titanium	22	29	$29,760	$31,745
Escape FWD 4-Door S	22	31	$22,352	$23,590
Escape FWD 4-Door SE	23	32	$24,178	$25,790
Escape FWD 4-Door Titanium	23	32	$28,121	$29,995

Select style

2016.5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 2016.5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	24	30	$29,019	$29,870
CX-5 2016.5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	24	30	$24,190	$24,895
CX-5 2016.5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	24	30	$25,764	$26,515
CX-5 2016.5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	26	33	$27,759	$28,570
CX-5 2016.5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	26	33	$22,930	$23,595
CX-5 2016.5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	26	33	$24,500	$25,215
CX-5 2016.5 FWD 4-Door Manual Sport	26	35	$21,183	$21,795
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	24	30	$28,631	$29,470
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	24	30	$23,754	$24,445
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	24	30	$25,716	$26,465
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	26	33	$27,416	$28,220
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	26	33	$22,542	$23,195
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	26	33	$24,500	$25,215
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Manual Sport	26	35	$21,183	$21,795

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,818

$29,019

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,540

$29,870

Monthly Payment Estimate

$459 / month

$498 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

Read Our Full Review

8.0

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Ford Escape gives up a little comfort and utility in its quest to be the most exciting crossover SUV to drive.

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 is one of the more athletic crossovers; high gas mileage and high style just add to the value.

TCC Likes

Sleek, hatchback-on-steroids look
Useful cargo space
Firm yet compliant ride

Very good handling
Expressive good looks
Great front seats

TCC Dislikes

Dash robs front knee room
Seats too firm for some
MyFord Touch needs more real buttons

Rear visibility isn't great
Acceleration is just average

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

102.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

55.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

39.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

65.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

178.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

34.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

65.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

34.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

57.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

38.7

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

15.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3645

3589

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

19 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

99X

Displacement

1.6 L/98

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

178 @ 5700

184 @ 5700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

4.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.02

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Mazda CX-5

Body Style

Sport Utility

2016.5 Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 (Est)

6.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

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

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2016 Ford Escape vs 2016 Mazda CX-5

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare