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2018 Ford Escape FWD vs 2018 Honda CR-V FWD

The 2018 Honda CR-V FWD uses less fuel: 7.8 against 9.8 l/100km, about 20% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Honda CR-V FWD costs about $1,774 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Ford Escape FWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 15 specifications compared.

Ford2018 Ford Escape FWDFull specifications →vsHonda2018 Honda CR-V FWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Ford Escape FWD9.8 l/100km
2018 Honda CR-V FWD7.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Ford Escape FWD229.3 g/km
2018 Honda CR-V FWD181.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Ford Escape FWD1,611 kg
2018 Honda CR-V FWD1,559 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Ford Escape FWD4
2018 Honda CR-V FWD5
Owner complaints
2018 Ford Escape FWD1,793
2018 Honda CR-V FWD2,141
NCAP overall rating
2018 Ford Escape FWD5
2018 Honda CR-V FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Ford Escape FWD2018 Honda CR-V FWD
CO2229.3 g/km181.4 g/km
Combined9.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
Complaints1,7932,141
Recall campaigns45
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)
Urban11.2 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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