Rating Summary
The 2017 Ford Escape is currently rated #3 out of 12 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Honda CR-V for Compact SUV Cars.
It's a good car overall compared to others in the same category and beats more than half of its competition along the way.
Its Driver/Passenger Interior and Drivetrain win versus competitors, but its MPG loses against the competition.
Competitors
Which is better: Ford Escape or Toyota RAV4?
The Escape costs $1,160.00 less than the RAV4. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Chevrolet Equinox?
The Escape costs $650.00 more than the Equinox. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Nissan Rogue?
The Escape costs $70.00 less than the Rogue. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Subaru Forester?
The Escape costs $1,155.00 more than the Forester. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Kia Sportage?
The Escape costs $550.00 more than the Sportage. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Escape or GMC Terrain?
The Escape costs $320.00 less than the Terrain. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Hyundai Tucson?
The Escape costs $1,050.00 more than the Tucson. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Mazda CX-5?
The Escape costs $295.00 less than the CX-5. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Honda CR-V?
The Escape costs $295.00 less than the CR-V. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Subaru Crosstrek?
The Escape costs $2,055.00 more than the Crosstrek. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Ford Escape or Jeep Patriot?
The Escape costs $5,710.00 more than the Patriot. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
2017 Ford Escape Details
Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating
Best Attribute
Driver/Passenger Interior
Worst Attribute
MPG
| Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,750.00 | Good with 4.5 stars based on 6 ratings | |
| MPG | 23 city / 30 highway | Bad with 1.5 stars based on 4 ratings | |
| Drivetrain | FWD/4WD | Good with 5 stars based on 3 ratings | |
| Horsepower | 168 to 245 hp | Good with 3.5 stars based on 3 ratings | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.7 gal | Average with 2.5 stars based on 2 ratings | |
| Cargo Volume | 34cubic ft w/ seats in use, 68 w/o | Average with 2.5 stars based on 2 ratings | |
| Seating Capacity | 5. Front seats good, rear seats not the biggest. | Bad with 2 stars based on 3 ratings | |
| Motor Trend Overall Rating | 3/5 | Average with 2.5 stars based on 2 ratings | |
| Driver/Passenger Interior |  | Good with 5 stars based on 3 ratings |