2024 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Honda CR-V Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Escape

2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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Picture of the 2025 Honda CR-V

2025 Honda
CR-V

MSRP*: $30,100 to $36,500
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 26 - 28 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 31 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 76.5 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 190 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 184.8 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 73.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 41.0 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 38.2 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Escape offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Honda CR-V. The Ford Escape will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V.

Convenience
The Ford Escape requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Honda CR-V, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Escape will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Honda CR-V.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Honda CR-V. When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Honda CR-V.

Handling
The Ford Escape has a larger turning radius than the Honda CR-V, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Escape is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Escape has a little less horsepower than the Honda CR-V.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Escape transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Honda CR-V.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Honda CR-V. The Ford Escape has less cargo space than the Honda CR-V, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.