Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape Hybrid Review

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Honda CR-V and the Ford Escape Hybrid in terms of transporting cargo. Neither the Honda CR-V nor the Ford Escape Hybrid has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. Towing is markedly more the Honda CR-V's forte than it is the Ford Escape Hybrid's.

Performance
Both the Honda CR-V and the Ford are likely to feel a little slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
Both the Honda and the Ford Escape Hybrid are likely to feel slightly sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. The Escape Hybrid's tank is about the same size as the Honda CR-V's, though the CR-V's is a bit more capacious. The Ford Escape Hybrid rides lower than the Honda, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Honda CR-V compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Honda's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford Escape Hybrid.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Honda to the dealership as the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Honda CR-V pales in comparison to the Ford regarding fuel economy. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though both the Honda CR-V and the Honda CR-V perform roughly similarly in terms of fuel economy. When it comes to MSRP, the Honda doesn't cost much less than the Escape Hybrid. The Ford Escape Hybrid is substantially more expensive than the Honda CR-V regarding out-the-door price.

Handling
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the CR-V have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Honda CR-V very likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Escape Hybrid and the Honda CR-V have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Honda CR-V. Torque equals pickup, and the CR-V will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Escape Hybrid finally gets moving. The Ford Escape Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Honda CR-V as far as pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Escape Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Honda CR-V. While the rear of the Honda CR-V provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Ford Escape Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The Escape Hybrid and the Honda have the same basic after-sale protection.