Finding an SUV that has enough versatility and driver-oriented performance to keep you satisfied around Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Pocono Pines, and Blakeslee requires studious research. To make this research easier, Ray Price Ford decided to create the following Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester comparison.
In the coming sections, these two models will be pitted against one another, with a few key traits being placed under the microscope, such as performance, safety features, and fuel economy. To see which model best fits your needs, keep reading!
What's Up With Performance in the Escape vs Forester?
When trying to decide between the performance of the Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester, versatility and power often stand out as musts.
To help meet these goals, the Ford Escape can be configured with any of four unique engines:
- 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid that generates 165 system net horsepower
- 2.5L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid that churns out 165 system net horsepower
- 1.5L 4-cylinder that generates a stately 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque
- 2.0L 4-cylinder that can comfortably generate 250 horsepower and a whopping 280 lb-ft of torque-exceptional numbers for a crossover SUV
The Subaru Forester, on the other hand, limits drivers to a single engine-the 2.5L DOHC that generates an underwhelming 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. Both the lack of variety and overall power significantly hinders the performance of the Forester, relative to models like the Escape.
Related: Read our full 2020 Ford Escape Review!
Overall Efficiency Metrics
Seeing that the 2020 Ford Escape offers a quartet of engines compared to a single Subaru offering gives you an idea of how each brand is marketing their vehicle. Ford wants the Escape to be a livable, personalized daily driver, while Subaru is asking drivers to conform to the Forester. This same trend is seen in the fuel economy, where Ford again outperforms Subaru.
At its peak, the EPA estimates the 2020 Escape will receive 44 city/37 highway MPG, thanks to its hybrid motor. Even without the hybrid, the 1.5L engine is able to get an EPA-estimated 27 city/33 highway MPG. For Subaru, the best you can expect from the single engine is an EPA-estimated 26 city/33 highway MPG.
Ford vs Subaru Safety & Parking Features
With an intention to keep the driver and each passenger safe under any driving conditions, the 2020 Ford Escape and Subaru Forester both showcase a wealth of safety innovations.
The Ford Escape, for its part, has numerous driver-assistive technology features to keep you out of jams and help you maneuver through tight areas. These fall under the Ford Co-Pilot360â„¢ suite and include:
- Pre-Collison Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Active Park Assist 2.0
The Active Park Assist 2.0 technology really stands out. By using it, your Escape will perform autonomous parking maneuvers! All you have to do is find the parking spot you want, shift the vehicle into neutral, then hold the Active Park Assist button.
As we turn our attention to the Subaru Forester, we come across an appealing list of features, such as Reverse Automatic Braking. However, the lack of an autonomous parking system gives the Subaru SUV little chance against the Escape.
2020 Ford Escape: An Outright Win
Our 2020 Ford Escape vs. Subaru Forester comparison sheds some light on just how much farther ahead the Escape is with regards to performance, technology, and safety.
To take this SUV for a spin around Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Pocono Pines, and Blakeslee, contact Ray Price Ford today!