2017 Ford Escape vs 2016 Honda CR-V

2017 Ford Escape

2016 Honda CR-V

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$22,920	$23,750
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$25,785	$27,000
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$24,115	$25,250
Escape Titanium 4WD	22	28	$29,605	$31,000
Escape Titanium FWD	23	30	$27,935	$29,250

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2WD 5-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX	26	33	$24,502	$26,095
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L	26	33	$26,795	$28,545
CR-V 2WD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	26	33	$28,200	$30,045
CR-V 2WD 5-Door LX	26	33	$22,396	$23,845
CR-V 2WD 5-Door SE	26	33	$23,145	$24,645
CR-V 2WD 5-Door Touring	26	33	$30,212	$32,195
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX	25	31	$25,719	$27,395
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L	25	31	$28,012	$29,845
CR-V AWD 5-Door EX-L w/Navi	25	31	$29,417	$31,345
CR-V AWD 5-Door LX	25	31	$23,613	$25,145
CR-V AWD 5-Door SE	25	31	$24,362	$25,945
CR-V AWD 5-Door Touring	25	31	$31,429	$33,495

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,920

$24,502

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,750

$26,095

Monthly Payment Estimate

$396 / month

$435 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Ford Escape foregoes a bit of utility in the name of style and sportiness, making it one of the better crossovers to drive.

The 2016 Honda CR-V has its priorities in the right place, with lots of space and features—but performance takes a back seat.

TCC Likes

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

Simple, functional, huge inside
Quiet cabin except under high power
Best seat-folding mechanism

TCC Dislikes

Dash robs front knee room
Seats too firm for some
Real-world fuel economy may not meet ratings

Styling borders on ungainly
Performance only adequate
Handling just average

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

101.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

53.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.3

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

62.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

179.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

70.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

37.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

37.2

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

15.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/65TR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P225/65TR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3515

3437

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

181 @ 3900

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.4 L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

185 @ 6400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

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

5.05

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.65

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

446

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

2.65 - 0.41

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Honda CR-V

Body Style

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

7.3

6.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

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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