2020 Ford Escape vs 2021 Honda CR-V

2020 Ford Escape

2021 Honda CR-V

#9 in Mid-Size SUVs

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S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escape S AWD	26	31	$25,594	$26,385
Escape S FWD	27	33	$24,138	$24,885
Escape SE AWD	26	31	$27,461	$28,605
Escape SE FWD	27	33	$26,021	$27,105
Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,719	$33,040
Escape SE Sport Hybrid AWD	43	37	$28,574	$29,765
Escape SE Sport Hybrid FWD	44	37	$27,134	$28,265
Escape SEL AWD	26	31	$29,534	$30,765
Escape SEL FWD	27	33	$28,094	$29,265
Escape SEL Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$34,195	$35,620
Escape Titanium AWD	23	31	$35,362	$36,835
Escape Titanium Hybrid AWD	43	37	$33,648	$35,050
Escape Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	37	$32,208	$33,550
Escape Titanium Plug-In Hybrid FWD	N/A	N/A	$37,282	$38,835

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD	28	34	$26,126	$27,860
CR-V EX AWD	27	32	$27,530	$29,360
CR-V EX-L 2WD	28	34	$28,550	$30,450
CR-V EX-L AWD	27	32	$29,954	$31,950
CR-V LX 2WD	28	34	$24,168	$25,350
CR-V LX AWD	27	32	$25,596	$26,850
CR-V Special Edition 2WD	28	34	$25,310	$26,550
CR-V Special Edition AWD	27	32	$26,737	$28,050
CR-V Touring 2WD	28	34	$31,025	$33,650
CR-V Touring AWD	27	32	$32,406	$35,150
CR-V Hybrid EX AWD	N/A	N/A	$28,653	$30,560
CR-V Hybrid EX-L AWD	N/A	N/A	$31,077	$33,150
CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$33,511	$36,350

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,594

$26,126

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,385

$27,860

Monthly Payment Estimate

$440 / month

$464 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue.

The 2021 Honda CR-V wins hundreds of thousands of wallets each year and it’s no surprise: it’s spacious, comfortable, efficient, and quiet.

TCC Likes

Three powertrain choices
Shapely exterior
Good standard safety gear

Hybrid powertrain
Rides well
Maxed-out interior room

TCC Dislikes

Smaller than big rivals
Interior trim needs an upgrade
Top model? Top dollar

Not dull, not exciting
Teensy base infotainment screen
All-weather, not off-road

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104

102.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

40.7

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

49.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

106.7

104.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

Length, Overall (in)

181.3

182.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.5

39.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

65.4

75.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

37.5

39.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

57.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

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)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3474

3398

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 3000

179 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

996

Displacement

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 6000

190 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

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)

3.81

5.64

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

1.86

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

Trans Order Code

448

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

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

6.4

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

2020 Ford Escape

2020 Escape selection still looks good
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2021 Honda CR-V

2021 Honda CR-V on sale now
Lease: From $249/mo.
Rebates: No cash offers
Finance: From 0% APR

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