Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mazda CX-7 is markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Ford Escape Hybrid is the winner as far as gas mileage.
The CX-7 will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Ford will.
When it comes to MSRP, the CX-7 doesn't cost much less than the Ford Escape Hybrid.
The Ford Escape Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Mazda.
The Mazda CX-7 will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Ford.
Utility
There's no clear winner between the Ford Escape Hybrid and the CX-7 when it comes to transporting cargo.
Neither the Escape Hybrid nor the Mazda CX-7 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.
The Mazda outpulls the Ford by a massive margin.
Convenience
The CX-7's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Escape Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the CX-7, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
The Mazda CX-7 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda CX-7 than the Ford Escape Hybrid because of its more capacious tank.
The Escape Hybrid and the Mazda CX-7 compete for the same parking spaces.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-7 packs quite a punch and will knock the Escape Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-7 packs quite a wallop compared to the Ford Escape Hybrid in terms of torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.
Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda CX-7 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Escape Hybrid finally gets moving.
Overview
The Mazda and the Ford Escape Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.
