Comparisons · 2017

2017 Ford Escape FWD vs 2017 Honda CR-V FWD

The 2017 Honda CR-V FWD uses less fuel: 7.8 against 9.4 l/100km, about 17% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Honda CR-V FWD costs about $1,420 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Ford Escape FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 7). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Honda CR-V FWD leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Ford Escape FWD9.4 l/100km
2017 Honda CR-V FWD7.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Ford Escape FWD221.8 g/km
2017 Honda CR-V FWD181.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Ford Escape FWD1,611 kg
2017 Honda CR-V FWD1,559 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Ford Escape FWD4
2017 Honda CR-V FWD7
Owner complaints
2017 Ford Escape FWD2,681
2017 Honda CR-V FWD1,768
NCAP overall rating
2017 Ford Escape FWD5
2017 Honda CR-V FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Ford Escape FWD2017 Honda CR-V FWD
CO2221.8 g/km181.4 g/km
Combined9.4 l/100km7.8 l/100km
Complaints2,6811,768
Recall campaigns47
Cylinders44
Displacement2,500 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3SULEV30L3ULEV70
Extra-urban8.1 l/100km6.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Kerb weight1,611 kg1,559 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban10.7 l/100km8.4 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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