2019 Ford Escape vs 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

2019 Ford Escape

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Select style

S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S FWD	21	29	$23,382	$24,105
Escape SE 4WD	22	28	$26,880	$28,000
Escape SE FWD	23	30	$25,441	$26,500
Escape SEL 4WD	22	28	$28,747	$29,945
Escape SEL FWD	23	30	$27,307	$28,445
Escape Titanium 4WD	21	27	$32,756	$34,120
Escape Titanium FWD	22	29	$31,315	$32,620

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ES FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Eclipse Cross ES FWD	26	29	$23,058	$23,595
Eclipse Cross ES S-AWC	25	28	$23,389	$24,195
Eclipse Cross LE S-AWC	25	26	$24,356	$25,195
Eclipse Cross SE S-AWC	25	26	$25,806	$26,695
Eclipse Cross SEL S-AWC	25	26	$27,256	$28,195
Eclipse Cross SP S-AWC	25	26	$25,318	$26,190

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,382

$23,058

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,105

$23,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$402 / month

$393 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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4.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback.

The 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a fresh start from an automaker looking for new ideas. Emphasis on start, there.

TCC Likes

Sleek hatchback shape
Good cargo space
Crisp handling

Daring style
Low entry price
Good warranty

TCC Dislikes

Busy, space-robbing dash
Seats can feel too firm
EPA ratings are middling

Not very spacious
Competitors cost roughly the same
Cheap-feeling materials

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.7

94.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

35.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

105.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

60.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

178.1

173.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

22.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

22.6

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

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.7

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P215/70HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR17

P215/70HR16

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)

3522

3285

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

170 @ 4500

184 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

168 @ 6000

152 @ 5500

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

6.39

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

1.96

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

2.63 - 0.66

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.40

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.52

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Escape

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

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

6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

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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