2019 Subaru Forester vs. 2019 Ford Escape
A comparison of all the compact crossovers on the market today would take a really long time. If you'd like to simplify this monumental task, focus your attention on a couple of the best options in the class. Take, for example, the Ford Escape and the Subaru Forester.
Coming as they are from two trusted and prominent brands, the Forester and the Escape often make the shortlists of people who are shopping for a well-rounded, well-equipped, and value-loaded compact crossover. Deciding between the two is easy when you take a closer look at their specs and offerings.
Taking it a step further, we'll examine some of the ways the Forester and the Escape compare and let you determine for yourself which crossover is most worthy of your hard-earned dollar.
Performance Particulars
The Subaru Forester is equipped with a standard Symmetrical All Wheel Drive system. This system gives the Forester the ability to tackle whatever road conditions you face confidently and with all the traction you need to stay safe and in control. While all-wheel drive is available on the Ford Escape, it will cost you extra and is modified from the front-wheel drive system, not engineered specifically with all-wheel drive.
The Subaru Forester also has greater ground clearance than the Ford Escape, allowing it superior performance in off-road applications or tough terrain.
Engine, Fuel Economy, and Acceleration
The Ford Escape is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine with 178 horsepower, while the Subaru Forester is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder Boxer engine with 170 horsepower. Acceleration on the Forester easily beats out that of the Escape, with the Subaru model reaching 0 to 60 in 8.5 seconds to the Escape's 9.3 seconds.
And here's a truly compelling note: Even with its standard all-wheel drive, the Forester still manages superior fuel efficiency compared to the Escape.
Price and Equipment
When a vehicle is priced lower from the get-go and is also better equipped with all the advanced tech and comfort features you could want, choosing that vehicle becomes a no-brainer. The Forester not only has a lower base price than the Escape, but it also gets equipment like heated seats, mirrors, and wipers that aren't equipped on the Escape.
Why Buy or Lease from Mike Shaw Subaru?
These are just a few of the ways that the Subaru Forester pulls ahead of the Ford Escape. Want to learn more? Mike Shaw Subaru can help! Our brand experts are on hand to help you learn all you need to know about the Forester or any of the other amazing vehicles in the Subaru lineup. They can answer your questions, set you up on test drives of your favorite models, and then reveal to you all of the amazing savings opportunities you'll have access to when you buy or lease from our Denver-area dealership.
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