Ford Escape vs Ford EcoSport Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Ford Escape
S
MSRP
$23,940
Invoice
$23,102
Average Price Paid
$22,820
14,717 listings nationwide

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2018 Ford EcoSport
S
MSRP
$19,995
Invoice
$19,495
Average Price Paid
$19,534
1,419 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2018 Ford Escape
S
Fair Price
$23,353
Good Price
$22,202
Great Price
$21,544
2018 Ford EcoSport
S
Fair Price
$19,806
Good Price
$19,161
Great Price
$18,792

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Ford Escape
S
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$21,976
67 listings nationwide

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2018 Ford EcoSport
S
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$19,362
5 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2018 Ford Escape
S
Andrew Newton Preview:

Currently in its third generation, the Ford Escape compact crossover SUV competes with the likes of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Hyundai Santa Fe. Despite its adventurous-sounding ...

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2018 Ford EcoSport
S
Andrew Newton Preview:

Ford may be an American company, but there are plenty of cars with its blue oval badge sold worldwide that we just don’t get here in the United States. One of them had been the EcoSpor...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2018 Ford Escape
S
70
writes:
I just dont like it, im not happy with it. Ive had it for 3 days, it has 17 miles on it, it pools to either si...
Handling Ranked 2018 Ford Edge SEL AWD better.
"It was smoother, didnt have the vibration, as i do with the Escape."
Would Buy Ranked 2018 Ford Edge SEL AWD better.
"All around a better choice, smoother ride, quieter, comfort,and more room. "
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2018 Ford EcoSport
S
No User Reviews

Specs

2018 Ford Escape
S
2018 Ford EcoSport
S
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15.7 gal 13.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Gasoline
Power
168 hp @ 6,000 RPM
123 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
125 lb-ft @ 3,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
3 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.7:1
10:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
1,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
2.83 in x 3.23 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.1 in 42.9 in
Back Legroom 37.3 in 36.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 34 cu ft 20.9 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,068 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 1,400 lbs
Exterior
Length 178.1 in 161.3 in
Width 81.8 in 81 in
Height 66.3 in 65.1 in
Wheelbase 105.9 in 99.2 in

Available Options

2018 Ford Escape
S

Exterior Colors

  • Blue Metallic
  • Cinnamon Glaze Metallic
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Lightning Blue Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • White Gold Metallic

Option Packages

  • Wheels: 17" Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum
2018 Ford EcoSport
S

Exterior Colors

  • Diamond White
  • Lightning Blue Metallic
  • Moondust Silver Metallic
  • Race Red
  • Shadow Black
  • Smoke Metallic

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