2025 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

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2025 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,400 to $38,110
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2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $29,010 to $42,910
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Outback. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Subaru Outback, 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 Subaru Outback, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Subaru Outback. If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Outback, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Escape has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
The Ford Escape has much lower torque than the Subaru Outback, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Subaru Outback. The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.