2022 Ford Escape vs. 2022 Subaru Outback
The 2022 Subaru Outback is notable for its all-around capacity, spacious cabin, and impeccable safety record. But does it have what it takes to beat the 2022 Ford Escape, an SUV with a stellar safety record of its own, exceptional fuel efficiency and a reasonable price tag?
Design & Style
The Ford Escape seats five and is a compact crossover well suited to urban locales where parking space is limited. It has a taut and toned exterior frame with smooth curves, and within the cabin passengers will be presented with an organized layout that features hardened plastic in some places and softer surfaces in others. Buyers can upgrade to wood grain trim and leather seats. About 38 cubic feet has been reserved for cargo space.
The Subaru Outback features a wagon style body with standardized all wheeled drive typically found in crossovers. It comes in more than a half dozen trim levels, with the latest being Wilderness which features all terrain based tires, more ground clearance, and a more advanced suspension with copper style accents. It seats five passengers and about 33 cubic feet has been reserved for cargo space.
Technology & Safety
The Subaru Outback earned a perfect five star review from the NHTSA, and the IIHS dubbed it a Top Safety Pick winner. This is due to a combination of its advanced safety gear combined with its excellent crash tests scores. It has emergency automated brakes, blind area monitoring, a frontal facing camera with 180 degrees and adapted cruise control. Luxuries inside its cabin consist of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, sound deadening, navigation system, powered tailgate and climate control.
The Ford Escape also earned a Top Safety Pick award and five star NHTSA review. It has the same safety tech found in the Subaru such as adapted cruise control, emergency automated brakes, a camera with surround view, automated parking assistance and activated lane control. Luxuries inside its cabin include heated seats, keyless start, and the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, panoramic sunroof, navigation system and climate control.
Performance
The most advanced Ford Escape is equipped with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 250 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in just seven seconds, with a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The most advanced Subaru Outback comes with a turbo 4, 2.4 liter engine that can generate 260 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in around 7 seconds with a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
The Bottom Line
These SUVs are tied when it comes to performance, seating capacity, and towing, so it is the little things that count the most. The Ford Escape is slightly more affordable and offers more cargo space, while the Subaru is mired by its plain exterior and lack of smaller item storage, which makes the Ford Escape the winner.
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