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2022 Ford Escape vs. 2023 Subaru Outback Review

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2022 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $27,185 to $37,305
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2023 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,395 to $42,295
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MPG - City 22 - 44 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 31 - 37 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 200-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 3,500 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.3 in 191.1 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 73.0 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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 rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Outback, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Ford Escape and the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
The Subaru Outback requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Escape, 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 Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is a little wider than the Subaru Outback, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Escape, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Ford Escape for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Escape has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Escape doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Subaru Outback.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Subaru Outback. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Outback.