Subaru Forester 2021 vs Ford Escape 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Forester is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford Escape can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Ford Escape also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.5 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Ford Escape is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 - 182 HP | 180 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 - 300 NM | 210 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Ford Escape are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Subaru Forester. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 9.0 | 7.6 - 8.0 | |
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Subaru Forester petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Escape. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Subaru Forester is 4 cm longer than the Ford Escape, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 762 litres | 1062 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2101 litres | 1852 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru Forester uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Forester (by 249 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`995 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 25 600 | no data | |
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