Ford Escape vs Subaru Crosstrek

See How the New Ford Escape Compares to the Subaru Crosstrek

When shopping around Beardstown and Pittsfield, IL, there's no shortage of all sorts of popular small SUVs found at dealerships like ours. Of course, we love the new Ford Escape for sale here in Jacksonville, IL, but we also know there are others out there. With that in mind, see how the new Ford Escape compares to the Subaru Crosstrek, another popular compact SUV found around the Mount Sterling, IL area.

Like the Escape, with its latest editions now for sale at our Jacksonville, IL Ford dealership, the new Subaru Crosstrek offers versatility, efficiency, and a relatively affordable setup in the small SUV segment. Let's see how the new Ford Escape stacks up against one of its top competitors, then visit us from Beardstown today to get going on a quick test drive to see for yourself why our flagship small SUV is the one to beat.

Ford Escape vs Subaru Crosstrek Comparison

• More comprehensive safety systems in the Ford Escape: These days, it's impossible to find any kind of SUV without high-tech safety systems. Both the Escape and Crosstrek offer their respective brands' suites of driver aids in their base packages, and both offer plenty of options. For the Escape, you'll get started features like blind-spot warning and post-collision braking - which prevents a vehicle from rolling further and possibly causing another accident after a collision. The Crosstrek either makes blind-spot monitoring a costly add on or doesn't provide post-collision braking in any edition.
• More power from the Ford Escape: With the Escape offering three engines to the Crosstrek's pair of four-cylinders, you'll immediately have more choices with the Ford brand's flagship small SUV. Not only can you easily configure the right setup for your driving style around Jacksonville, but the engines with the Escape are more powerful than whatever the Crosstrek offers. The range-topping turbocharged four-cylinder offers 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, easily besting the 182-horsepower, 178-pound-feet outputs from the Crosstrek.
• Opportunity for better fuel economy with the Ford Escape: If keeping gas costs as low as possible is key for your travels around Pittsfield, IL, the new Ford Escape is the small SUV to choose. You'll have to stick with the base front-wheel drive setup and the standard turbocharged three-cylinder engine, but that gives you up to 34 mpg on the highway, a few notches above the most-efficient Crosstrek setup.
• More space inside for passengers and cargo in the Ford Escape: Even if you're shopping around the Mount Sterling area for a small SUV, interior space is an important consideration. And whether it's the passenger space in the front and back or the entire cargo area, which can be expanded thanks to adjustable rear seats, the Escape is roomier than the new Subaru Crosstrek. That means more room for comfortable seating in all five spots for passengers, even if larger adults have to ride in the back. And you'll have tons of space in the far back for your cargo in the Escape, with even more if you're driving solo or with only a single upfront passenger, since the rear seats easily fold down.
• Better towing options with the Ford Escape: Neither of these small SUVs are rated to tow heavy trailers, but with small setups, you'll still love how the Ford Escape bests the Crosstrek. The Escape can tow up to 2,000 pounds in the proper setup, more than the 1,500-pound trailering rating of the Subaru Crosstrek. This just adds to your ability to carry more luggage if needed, making the Escape a great choice for all sorts of road trips and adventures.