No rival matches the 2020 Escape for the breadth of its underhood options.
The Toyota RAV4 has SUV styling and its hybrid is rated at 40 mpg combined.
The Honda CR-V lacks a hybrid option, but its interior is tops for spaciousness and its optional turbo-4 delivers good, if not blistering acceleration.
The Subaru Forester’s value and features are impressive, as are its massive cargo bay.
Look to the Chevy Equinox for a low base price, but don’t look for its former turbodiesel option, which has been deleted.
The Mazda CX-5 prioritizes sporty handling and turbo power over a spacious interior, so it may wind up being the Escape’s most direct rival.
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The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue. |
The 2020 Chevy Equinox shoots right down Main Street for value and features, especially with newly standard active safety equipment. |
The 2020 Honda CR-V hits right at the heart of many buyers’ needs: comfortable, spacious, quiet, and efficient. |
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 trades family-ready space for fine handling and good power. |
The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner. |
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 covers more bases this year with smartphone compatibility and tough-looking off-road trims. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $24,885 | $23,800 | $25,150 | $25,190 | $24,495 | $25,950 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small SUV 2WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| S FWD | FWD 4-Door L w/1SM | LX AWD | Sport FWD | CVT | LE FWD (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Ford Escape vs. 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 2020 Ford Escape vs. 2020 Honda CR-V | 2020 Ford Escape vs. 2020 Mazda CX-5 | 2020 Ford Escape vs. 2020 Subaru Forester | 2020 Ford Escape vs. 2020 Toyota RAV4 | |
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