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2020 Ford Escape AWD vs 2020 Subaru Outback AWD

The 2020 Ford Escape AWD uses less fuel: 8.4 against 9.1 l/100km, about 8% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Ford Escape AWD costs about $621 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Subaru Outback AWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (6 against 23). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Ford Escape AWD8.4 l/100km
2020 Subaru Outback AWD9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Ford Escape AWD198.2 g/km
2020 Subaru Outback AWD213.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Ford Escape AWD1,681 kg
2020 Subaru Outback AWD1,705 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Ford Escape AWD23
2020 Subaru Outback AWD6
Owner complaints
2020 Ford Escape AWD1,528
2020 Subaru Outback AWD897
NCAP overall rating
2020 Ford Escape AWD5
2020 Subaru Outback AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Ford Escape AWD2020 Subaru Outback AWD
CO2198.2 g/km213.1 g/km
Combined8.4 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints1,528897
Recall campaigns236
Cylinders34
Displacement2,000 cc2,500 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3SULEV30
Extra-urban7.6 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,145.5 kg2,199.9 kg
Kerb weight1,681 kg1,705 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (AV-S8)
Urban9.1 l/100km10.2 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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