Ford Escape vs Suzuki XL-7
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2009 | Years produced2001-Present |
MSRP$25,595 | MSRP$28,000 |
Listings27 | Listings9803 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryReportedly, Ford will discontinue the Escape at the end of the current fourth-generation run. Once among the most popular vehicles in its class, Ford recently zigged with the Escape’s design and positioning when the market zagged. Boxy, rugged-looking crossovers are what people want, not soft and sophisticated pseudo-cars like the current Escape. Fortunately, Ford has the Bronco Sport in its lineup, which is getting all of the automaker’s attention. Meanwhile, the 2024 Ford Escape receives no major changes following a substantial makeover in 2023, though it appears the Base trim is canceled. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.6L 252 hp V6 | Engine1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower252 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.6L 252 hp V6 | Engine Name1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Torque243 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm | Torque199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower252 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space37.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4030 lbs | Curb Weight3291 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height66.0 in |
Length197.2 in | Length180.1 in |
Width72.2 in | Width85.6 in |
Wheelbase112.4 in | Wheelbase106.7 in |
Maximum Payload1127 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1127 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2009 | 2001-Present |
MSRP | $25,595 | $28,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | Reportedly, Ford will discontinue the Escape at the end of the current fourth-generation run. Once among the most popular vehicles in its class, Ford recently zigged with the Escape’s design and positioning when the market zagged. Boxy, rugged-looking crossovers are what people want, not soft and sophisticated pseudo-cars like the current Escape. Fortunately, Ford has the Bronco Sport in its lineup, which is getting all of the automaker’s attention. Meanwhile, the 2024 Ford Escape receives no major changes following a substantial makeover in 2023, though it appears the Base trim is canceled. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.6L 252 hp V6 | 1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 252 hp @ 6400 rpm | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.6L 252 hp V6 | 1.5L 180 hp I3 |
Torque | 243 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 252 hp @ 6400 rpm | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 37.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4030 lbs | 3291 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 66.0 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 180.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 85.6 in |
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 106.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1127 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1127 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |

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