2018 Ford Escape vs 2018 Honda CR-V

2018 Ford Escape

2018 Honda CR-V

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$23,102	$23,940
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$25,834	$27,050
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$24,544	$25,700
Escape SEL 4WD	22	28	$28,126	$29,450
Escape SEL FWD	23	30	$26,836	$28,100
Escape Titanium 4WD	20	27	$31,983	$33,490
Escape Titanium FWD	21	28	$30,693	$32,140

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD	28	34	$25,396	$27,050
CR-V EX AWD	27	33	$26,707	$28,450
CR-V EX-L 2WD	28	34	$27,736	$29,550
CR-V EX-L 2WD w/Navi	28	34	$28,672	$30,550
CR-V EX-L AWD	27	33	$29,047	$30,950
CR-V EX-L AWD w/Navi	27	33	$29,983	$31,950
CR-V LX 2WD	26	32	$22,775	$24,250
CR-V LX AWD	25	31	$24,085	$25,650
CR-V Touring 2WD	28	34	$30,732	$32,750
CR-V Touring AWD	27	33	$32,042	$34,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,102

$25,396

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,940

$27,050

Monthly Payment Estimate

$399 / month

$451 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

The 2018 Honda CR-V may be light on personality, but this compact crossover checks off every other box. It’s a very smart choice.

TCC Likes

Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling

Does nearly everything right
Exceptionally roomy interior
Good value

TCC Dislikes

Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that

Odd styling
LX lacks important features
Hardly fun to drive

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.1

102.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

49.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

180.6

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

66.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

67.8

75.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.3

39.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

34.3

39.2

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

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P235/60HR18

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)

3542

3358

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

179 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

190 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo 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

5.64

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

1.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

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

5.9

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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