2021 Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V

With so many SUVs on the market, deciding which one is best for you and your family can be challenging. Although most of the vehicles in the SUV category have broad similarities, the subtle differences determine which one is the best choice. Here we take a look at the benefits of the 2021 Ford Escape in comparison to the Honda CR-V.

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Superior Powertrain and Added Safety

Performance and safety are two key features that define a car. The Escape scores highly on both. Drivers choose from a 1.5l inline-three gasoline engine (the base-spec) or a 2.0l turbocharged, 4-cylinder gasoline engine. Stats for the 1.5l are 180hp and 190lb-ft of torque. Fuel efficiency is quoted as 28 mpg in urban areas and 34 mpg on the highway. The 2.0l engine offers 280hp and 275lb-ft of torque. Ford also offers a hybrid version of the Escape, which gets 44 mpg when city driving and 37 mpg on the highway.

In contrast, the CR-V comes with a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 190hp. Fuel efficiency is the same as the Escape at 28 mpg in urban areas and 34 mpg on the highway. The CR-V is also available in a hybrid variant.

Both SUVs are rated highly by reviewers in terms of handling, acceleration, and suspension, but with a starting price of around $24,885 for the 2021 Ford Escape, it's a few hundred dollars cheaper than the entry-level CR-V at $25,350.

When it comes to safety, the Escape comes with a wide range of autonomous driving features and physical safety options. In addition, the Ford Co-Pilot 360™ Technology provides excellent assistance to drivers. However, despite recent updates, the CR-V still lags slightly behind when it comes to autonomous safety.

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Better Tech, Great Storage

The Ford's infotainment screen has received rave reviews. Even the base spec comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, but CR-V owners will have to opt for the next grade up before getting this tech level.

The Honda does have slightly more space inside (by a few cubic feet), but the 2021 Escape has been designed to use space wisely, ensuring that every inch is used to best effect.

The Escape gives drivers more for their money, and with current great trade-in deals, there's never a better time to get in touch with Ken Ganley Ford Parma of Cleveland to take a look at the available 2021 Ford Escapes.