Car and Driver - USA (2019-12)

TESTED BY DAVID BEARD IN CHELSEA, MI 59

TEST RESULTS

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Ford Escape AWD
181-hp 1.5-L I-3,
8-sp auto
Hyundai Tucson AWD
181-hp 2.4-L I-4,
6-sp auto
Mazda CX-5 AWD
187-hp 2.5-L I-4,
6-sp auto
Toyota RAV4 AWD
203-hp 2.5-L I-4,
8-sp auto
includes performance-
enhancing options
Ford’s little engine is a bit rough,
but it’s easy on gas and makes for
a relatively quick Escape.
Price
As Tested .......................... $30,485
Base ................................................................... $29,790
Vehicle Type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive,
5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
Options: Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist, $695
Audio System: satellite radio, USB and
Bluetooth-audio inputs, Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay interfaces, 6 speakers
Engine
turbocharged and intercooled inline-3,
aluminum block and head
Bore x Stroke ....... 3.31 x 3.54 in, 84.0 x 90.0 mm
Displacement .................................. 91 cu in, 1496 cc
Compression Ratio ............................................ 11.0:1
Fuel Delivery: port and direct injection
Turbocharger: Continental SK1
Valve Gear: double overhead cams, 4 valves
per cylinder, variable intake- and exhaust-valve
timing
Redline/Fuel Cutoff ................... 6500/6400 rpm
Power ............................................. 181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque ...................................... 190 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Drivetrain
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Final-Drive Ratio ............................................. 3.81:1
All-Wheel-Drive System: full time with an
electronically controlled clutch-pack coupling
GEAR RATIO MPH PER MAX SPEED
1000 RPM IN GEAR (rpm)
(^1) ......... 4.69 ......... 4.7 ............... 30 mph (6400)
(^2) ......... 3.31 .......... 6.6 ............... 42 mph (6400)
(^3) ......... 3.01 .......... 7.3 ................ 47 mph (6400)
(^4) ......... 1.92 .......... 11.4 ............... 73 mph (6400)
(^5) ......... 1.45 .......... 15.1 ............... 97 mph (6400)
(^6) ......... 1.00 ......... 21.9 .............. 122 mph (6400)
(^7) ......... 0.75 ......... 29.3
(^8) ......... 0.62 ......... 35.4
Chassis
unit construction with 2 rubber-isolated
subframes
Body Material: steel and aluminum stampings
Steering
rack-and-pinion with variable electric power
assist
Ratio ....................................................................... 15.6:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock ............................................ 2.6
Turning Circle Curb-to-Curb .................. 37.2 ft
Suspension
F: ind, strut located by a control arm, coil
springs, anti-roll bar R: ind; 1 trailing arm,
2 lateral links, and a toe-control link per side;
coil springs; anti-roll bar
Brakes
F: 13.0- x 1.1-in vented disc, 1-piston sliding
caliper R: 11.9- x 0.4-in disc, 1-piston sliding
caliper
Stability Control: traction off
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Size ................................................... 7.0 x 17 in
Wheel Construction: cast aluminum
Tires: Continental ProContact TX
225/65R-17 102H M+S
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase ......................................................... 106.7 in
Length ................................................................. 180.5 in
Width ........................................................................ 74.1 in
Height ..................................................................... 66.1 in
Front Track ........................................................ 62.4 in
Rear Track ........................................................... 61.8 in
Ground Clearance ............................................. 7.3 in
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume .......... F: 54 cu ft R: 49 cu ft
Cargo Volume Behind .... F: 65 cu ft R: 34 cu ft
2020 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD
Rollout, 1 ft ....................................... 0.3 sec
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph ............... 8.3 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph .................... 4.1 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph ................... 5.4 sec
Top Speed ....................... 122 mph (gov ltd)
Weight
Curb .................................................... 3494 lb
Per Horsepower ............................... 19.3 lb
Distribution .............. F: 58.0% R: 42.0%
Towing Capacity ............................ 2000 lb
Roadholding,
300-ft Skidpad
Understeer: moderate
Braking
70–0 mph
162 ft
Fade Rating: none
Interior Sound Level
Idle ........................................................ 37 dBA
Full Throttle ...................................... 75 dBA
70-mph Cruising ............................. 70 dBA
Fuel
Capacity ............................................. 15.7 gal
Octane .......................... 91 (recommended)
Acceleration
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1/4-MILE
26
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Gen 1 Gen 2 Gen 3
173.0 in 178.1 in 180.5 in
69.1 in 66.3 in 66.1 in
0.84g
15.9 @ 87