Compare 2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Subaru Forester

Serving Maumee, OH

The year 2020 saw the release of new car models with new and innovative features designed to improve functionality and comfort. The two SUV models are currently a favorite preference in the market due to their versatile use and technology to better their performance. The two models are close in comparison but with noteworthy differences. One difference is the engine performance, with the 2020 Ford Escape having the edge over the 2020 Subaru. The Ford Escape comes with a 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder capable of producing 14lbs.-ft with a horsepower of 190-176 against the Subaru forester's 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder. The Ford Escape also has a higher tow capacity of 2000pounds against Forester's 1500 pounds.

Safety and Convenience

When window shopping for a car, these are usually the basic concepts a potential car owner searches in a vehicle. In case of an accident, the 2020 Ford-Escape is fitted with a post-collision brake system that automatically stops a car after an accident to minimize further damages. This system is designed to protect the car occupants from a secondary collision. The Subaru Forester does not have this secondary collision brake system to protect the passengers in a crash, and the airbags have already been deployed. Nevertheless, both models have the strategic placing of airbags to protect the driver and passenger from different angles in a car crash.

Both vehicles feature electronic stability systems designed to prevent skidding. Both models also have inbuilt lane departure warning systems with rearview cameras that work in unison with front and rear parking sensors.

The 2020 Ford Escape has an exciting feature that is standard to all its models, the limping system. This system is designed to enable the engine to operate with half its cylinders at a time. This system works when your car runs out of engine coolant; it reduces your engine power enabling you to reach a nearby service station for help. This feature is absent in the 2020 Forester.

Engine performance and Fuel economy

The 2020 Escape comes in a standard engine with a 1.5 turbo 3-cylinder producing a torque of 14lbs.-ft with an increased horsepower of 196 than the Forester's 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder has a horsepower of 176. Ford also offers an optional engine of 2.0 turbo with 4-cylinders to produce a torque of 104lbs.-ft with increasing its horsepower to 250. This superiority in engine performance makes the 2020 Escape faster than the Subaru.

The Escapes engine control system improves its fuel efficiency by shutting down some of its cylinders. The Forester does not have an engine control system. The Escape also has a capless fueling system where the fuel filler automatically opens and closes during refill. This system minimizes fuel evaporation reducing air pollution. The Forester is not fitted with a capless fueling system.

Cost of ownership

When going over your options for the Ford Escape, it does not hurt to go over the Brondes Ford Maumee to check out their pricing and options on the 2020 Ford Escape. Being exclusive dealers in Ford vehicles, you are bound to obtain deep insights about Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee. The Escape has the edge over the 2020 Forester when it comes to the cost of ownership. The Escape has an initial cost of $26385 against $24295 of the Forester. This pricing difference is solved by the Escape's relatively low maintenance cost and availability of spare parts, unlike the Forester.

Test Drive

You can never have the full experience of a car until you get in and try it out. Browse through the dealerships near you to schedule a test drive to get a firsthand experience of both vehicles. Online test drives are becoming an everyday norm among dealers. The Brondes Ford Maumee is one of the Ford centers that offer online test drive and you can experience Ford Escape online test drive. Online test drives allow the drive to test the car's features and specs on a virtual platform. The Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee is one of the vehicles the center has lined up for virtual test drives. Schedule a Ford Escape online test drive to try out its performance on different terrains. A Ford Escape online test drive is the best option for you to gain an insightful car experience.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.