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Ford Escape
2021 Ford Escape
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$26,610
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Kia Sorento
2021 Kia Sorento
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$29,390
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9.3
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2021 Subaru Forester
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Overview

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford Escape
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
21
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Kia Sorento
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
51
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Subaru Forester
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Rear View Driving
2019-2021 Subaru Forester Dashboard
42
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
190 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,298 lbs
3,794 lbs
3,449 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
26 MPG
29 MPG
City
27 MPG
24 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
29 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 (2020) Tons/yr
6.8 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
18.8 gallons
16.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
399.6 miles
451.2 miles
431.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
488.4 miles
545.2 miles
547.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.5 in
188.9 in
182.1 in
Height
66.1 in
66.7 in
67.5 in
Max Width
74.1 in
74.8 in
71.5 in
Front Width
62.4 in
N/A
61.6 in
Rear Width
61.8 in
N/A
61.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
110.8 in
105.1 in
Ground Clearance
7.3 in
6.9 in
8.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
41.4 in
43.3 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
40.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.6 in
59 in
58.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
55.6 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
40.7 in
41.7 in
39.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
39.1 in
39.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
58.1 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
55.1 in
53.6 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
29.6 in
N/A
Third Row Headroom
N/A
36.8 in
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
53 in
N/A
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
42.5 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65.4 ft³
75.5 ft³
76.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
37.5 ft³
38.4 ft³
31.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
37.5 ft³
12.6 ft³
31.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
N/A
N/A
35.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Short And Long Arm
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P235/65HR17
P225/60HR17
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P235/65HR17
P225/60HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Agate Black Metallic
  • Antimatter Blue Metallic
  • Bronze Fire Metallic
  • Carbonized Gray Metallic
  • Desert Gold Metallic
  • Iconic Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Velocity Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Beige
  • Ebony Black
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Gravity Grey
  • Sparkling Silver
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Horizon Blue Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Jasper Green Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
  • Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
  • Glacier White Pearl
  • Passion Red Tintcoat
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Upholstery
  • Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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