2010 Ford Escape

2010 Ford Escape Price Range: $20,435 - $27,670

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Ford Escape and the typical SUV most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine is tremendously more sizeable than the Escape's. Bear in mind that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the average SUV will have picked up and gone by the time the Escape finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average SUV is tremendously more powerful than the Escape.

Utility
The average SUV will most certainly prove friendlier than the Escape for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The average SUV is likely a better choice than the Ford Escape with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or large dogs. Towing is significantly more the average SUV's forte than it is the Ford Escape's.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford Escape than with the average SUV, because both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Escape offers a bit more head room than the average SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the average SUV provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Ford Escape, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average SUV is significantly heavier than the Ford Escape. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average SUV than the Ford Escape because of its larger tank. The Ford Escape and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The average SUV's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Ford Escape may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Escape to the dealership as the typical SUV. The Ford Escape will save you money at the pump compared to the average SUV. The average SUV pales in comparison to the Ford Escape as far as fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the average SUV costs tremendously more than the Ford Escape. The average SUV will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Ford Escape.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford Escape isn't quite as generous as the average SUV's.