Ford Escape vs Subaru Forester Comparison

    Ford Escape

    Subaru Forester

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    2024 Ford
    Escape
    vs
    2024 Subaru
    Forester
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
    0.0
    8.0
    7.8
    0.0
    Based on the Ford Escape ST-LINE PHEV (FWD)
    Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L - 57L
    68 to 490 km
    48L - 63L
    322 to 466 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,490 - $54,940
    $37,890 - $50,140
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious interior
    • Smooth powertrain
    • Useable EV range
    Misses
    • Interior a bit drab
    • Steep premium over petrol ST-Line
    • Ford is discontinuing it
    Jack Quick
    Assistant Production Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent outward visibility
    • Rear doors open to 90 degrees
    • Practical second row and boot
    Misses
    • Uninspiring performance
    • In dire need of an interior overhaul
    • Short-ish service intervals

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Prestige Paint (+$650)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant:

    • Crystal White Pearl
    • Ice Silver Metallic
    • Brilliant Bronze Metallic
    • Crimson Red Pearl
    • Autumn Green Metallic
    • Horizon Blue Pearl
    • Cascade Green Silica
    • Magnetite Grey Metallic
    • Crystal Black Silica
    • Sapphire Blue Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJDIRECT FUEL INJ
    Size (cc)
    1999 - 24881995 - 2498
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 2.5L2.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4FLAT 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    167kW - 183kW110kW - 136kW
    Power RPM
    5700 - 62505800 - 6000
    Torque
    210Nm - 387Nm196Nm - 239Nm
    Torque RPM
    3100 - 45004000 - 4400
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.3 - 1312.1 - 12.5

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