2013 Ford Escape vs. Its Competition

2013 Ford Escape FWD 4-door S Angular Front Exterior View
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

All three versions of the new Ford Escape will be available at launch, but don't expect to see many base non-turbo fours on dealer lots.

It's a model intended primarily for fleet sales.

2013 Ford Escape FWD 4-door S Angular Front Exterior View2013 Ford Escape
Browse Used Listings		2013 Honda CR-V 2WD 5dr EX-L w/Navi Angular Rear Exterior View2013 Honda CR-V
Browse Used Listings		2013 Hyundai Santa Fe2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Browse Used Listings		2013 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Sportage
Browse Used Listings		2013 Nissan Rogue2013 Nissan Rogue
Browse Used Listings		2013 Toyota RAV4 EV FWD 4-door Angular Front Exterior View2013 Toyota RAV4
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Quick Specs
8.0
After eleven years, a change-up: the 2013 Ford Escape drops the faux-SUV pitch and reels off authentically athletic looks and performance.
7.8
The 2013 Honda CR-V hits all the right marks for cost-conscious families—with its interior layout and safety ratings both best-in-class—although it doesn't feel as sprightly as former CR-V models.
8.2
The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe splits its identity in two: the three-row ute goes V-6 only, while the five-passenger Sport leans on turbo power, a flexible second-row seat and a cushy ride to make its best case ever.
7.8
A rakish crossover with a 260-horsepower four on tap, the Kia Sportage reboots its image on a few levels all at once.
7.2
The 2013 Nissan Rogue may not have excitement in its corner, but its layout, features, and affordability make a lot of sense for smaller families.
7.2
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 excels at mass-market talents like gas mileage and interior room--but for turbocharged fun in a crossover, you'll have to look elsewhere.
MSRP From     
$22,470$22,795$24,700$19,000$20,310$23,300
Gas Mileage     
21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Gas I4Gas I4Gas I4Gas I4Gas I4Gas I4
EPA Class     
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD2WD Sport UtilitySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD2WD Sport Utility VehicleFWD Sport UtilitySport Utility Vehicle
Style Name     
FWD 4-Door S2WD 5-Door LXFWD 4-Door Sport2WD 4-Door BaseFWD 4-Door SFWD 4-Door LE (SE)
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport Utility VehicleSport Utility VehicleCrossover4 DoorSport Utility4 Door
Transmission     
Automatic w/Manual ShiftAutomaticAutomatic w/Manual ShiftManualContinuously variable ratioAutomatic
Detailed Spec Comparison
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