Ford Escape vs. Honda CR-V
$30,350
$31,520
Highlights
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$30,350
|
$31,520
|
| Towing Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
27 City / 34 Hwy
|
28 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
180 hp
|
190 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-3
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
180 @ 6000
|
190 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
199 @ 3000
|
179 @ 1700
|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
1.5 L/91
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 34 Hwy
|
28 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/65HR17
|
P235/65HR17
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/65HR17
|
P235/65HR17
|
Suspension
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Short And Long Arm
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
181 in
|
185 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
74 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
104 ft³
|
106 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
57 in
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
35 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
69 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
65 ft³
|
77 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
107 in
|
106 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
38 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
41 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
38 ft³
|
39 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,283 lbs
|
3,472 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
150 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
150 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
1,500 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
14 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Ford Escape | 2027 Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
N/A
|
12 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The 2026 Ford Escape and the 2027 Honda CR-V are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The 2026 Ford Escape and the 2027 Honda CR-V both get 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Ford Escape or the 2027 Honda CR-V?
The 2026 Ford Escape is cheaper than the 2027 Honda CR-V with a $30,350 starting MSRP versus a $31,520 starting MSRP.
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