2016 Ford Escape vs. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the powertrain, cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2016 Ford Escape has a more powerful engine and gets 5.5 mpg less than the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Escape, which is $2,805 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Crosstrek Hybrid. In addition, the Escape is slightly taller than the Crosstrek Hybrid. And then, the Ford Escape fits 12.8 ft² more cargo behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.