2025 Ford
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2026 Honda
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| MPG - City | 26 - 42 MPG | 38 - 43 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 36 MPG | 33 - 36 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 | 71.8 - 76.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 180 - 192 hp | 204 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 - 2,000 lbs | 1,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.5 - 181.2 in | 184.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.1 in | 73.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Honda CR-V Hybrid, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Ford Escape is a better financial choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Escape is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Ford Escape has a little less horsepower than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Escape does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Honda CR-V Hybrid.
The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Honda CR-V Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.