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Alice Hernandez • Apr 17, 2024
5.0This car is perfect for me in size model and spacious for my family. It is good on gas. It is very safe. It is the perfect car for my family. It has alot of room and alot of great features such as rear facing camera....Read More
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The 2014 Ford Escape comes with an engine per trim, a base 2.4-liter engine, a turbocharged 1.6 liter, and a turbocharged 2.0 liter one for each trim. The SUV even has drivetrain options for two trims, base has FWD only. All engines are paired to the same 6-speed transmission.
The 2014 Ford Escape comes with an engine per trim, a base 2.4-liter engine, a turbocharged 1.6 liter, and a turbocharged 2.0 liter one for each trim. The SUV even has drivetrain options for two trims, base has FWD only. All engines are paired to the same 6-speed transmission.
Spacious and comfortable interiors are included and a good amount of technology is available. The Ford Escape also comes with many options as part of packages for customization as well. Ford prices the Escape at an MSRP of $23,100 and this brings the car into competition with the Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV-4.
We recommend getting the SE trim with the AWD specification. This trim comes with a good turbocharged engine and with good mpg figures. Additionally, there are a lot of comfort features along with three packages available for you to customize the SUV to your liking. Moreover, the SE trim brings the best value for money package.
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SEL 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl 240 hp 6A)
SEL 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
SEL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 240 hp 6A)
Alice Hernandez
2014 Ford Escape
••5.0Posted On: April 17, 2024
Roomy and spavious, Good on gas
Nothing at all, It is perfect for me
This car is perfect for me in size model and spacious for my family. It is good on gas. It is very safe. It is the perfect car for my family. It has alot of room and alot of great features such as rear facing camera.
The 2014 Ford Escape comes with an engine per trim, a base 2.4-liter engine, a turbocharged 1.6 liter, and a turbocharged 2.0 liter one for each trim. The SUV even has drivetrain options for two trims, base has FWD only. All engines are paired to the same 6-speed transmission.
The 2014 Ford Escape comes with an engine per trim, a base 2.4-liter engine, a turbocharged 1.6 liter, and a turbocharged 2.0 liter one for each trim. The SUV even has drivetrain options for two trims, base has FWD only. All engines are paired to the same 6-speed transmission.
Spacious and comfortable interiors are included and a good amount of technology is available. The Ford Escape also comes with many options as part of packages for customization as well. Ford prices the Escape at an MSRP of $23,100 and this brings the car into competition with the Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, and Toyota RAV-4.
The Ford Escape comes in three trim levels – S, SE, Titanium. Each trim level comes with its own engine, and the SE and Titanium trim come with the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The Base gets a 2.5-liter engine with front-wheel drive only. The SE gets a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with the Titanium getting a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
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Trim |
S |
SE |
Titanium |
|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$23,100 |
$25,995 |
$29,505 |
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MSRP (AWD) |
N/A |
$27,705 |
$31,255 |
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Key Features |
Integrated blind spot mirror |
Adds to the S trim |
Adds to the SE trim and incl. convenience package |
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MyKey parental controls |
17” alloy wheels |
Adds leather package |
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Full power accessories |
Fog lights |
18-inch wheels |
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Cruise control |
A keyless entry keypad |
Ambient interior lighting |
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Sync voice command |
8-way power driver's seat |
Sony 10 speaker sound system |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Reclining rear seats |
Available blind-spot monitor |
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Six-speaker sound system |
Satellite radio |
Available 19” alloy wheels |
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Available rear parking sensors |
Available SE convenience package |
Available Panoramic sunroof |
We recommend
We recommend getting the SE trim with the AWD specification. This trim comes with a good turbocharged engine and with good mpg figures. Additionally, there are a lot of comfort features along with three packages available for you to customize the SUV to your liking. Moreover, the SE trim brings the best value for money package.
The 2014 Ford Escape is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine, which makes 168 hp and 170 foot-pounds of talk. This engine is available only on the base S trim. The SE comes standard with a Turbocharged 1.6 liter inline-4 which makes 178 hp and 184 foot-pounds of torque. The top-end Titanium comes with a Turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-4, which makes 240 hp and 270 foot-pounds of torque.
The power of all the engines is managed by a six-speed automatic transmission which directs all the power to either the front wheels or all the wheels (the base S trim is only front-wheel drive). In performance tests, the Ford Escape does the 0 to 60 sprint in 9.1 seconds and a quarter-mile and 16.9 seconds. The 1.6-liter engine does the 0-60 in 8.5 seconds, and the 2.0-liter engine is faster with a time of 7.0 seconds (AWD). All engines have a top speed of 123 mph.
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Model |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV-4 |
Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$23,100 |
$23,120 |
$23,550 |
$22,795 |
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Engine |
2.5-liter Inline 4 |
2.4-liter Inline 4 |
2.5-liter Inline 4 |
2.0-liter Inline 4 |
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Drivetrain |
front-wheel-drive |
front-wheel-drive |
front-wheel-drive |
front-wheel-drive |
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Transmission |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
5-speed Automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
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Power |
168 hp @ 6000 rpm |
185 hp @ 7000 rpm |
176 hp @ 6000 rpm |
155 hp @ 6000 rpm |
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Torque |
170 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm |
163 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm |
172 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm |
150 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
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0-60mph (sec) |
9.1 |
8.4 |
8.5 |
9.4 |
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Quarter-mile (sec) |
16.9 |
16.2 |
16.5 |
17.1 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
123 |
124 |
120 |
122 |
The most powerful of the above is the Honda CR-V, which makes 185 hp. Following this is the Toyota RAV-4 which makes 176 hp, and then comes a Ford Escape making 168 hp. The least of the above is the Mazda CX-5 making 155 hp. The fastest 0-60 sprint is set by the Honda CR-V and the Ford Escape is 0.7 seconds slower than it.
The Ford Escape offers 22 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and a combined mpg of 25. It equips the Escape with a 15.1-gallon fuel tank, which allows it to have a range of 322 miles in the city, 468 miles on the highway in a combined range of 337 miles. The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine gives a combined of 26 mpg, whereas the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine gives a combined of 25 mpg. The all-wheel-drive versions of the above two engines give 1 mpg lesser in combined.
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Model |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV4 |
Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (city) |
22 |
23 |
24 |
26 |
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MPG (Highway) |
31 |
31 |
31 |
32 |
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MPG (Combined) |
25 |
26 |
26 |
29 |
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Fuel Capacity (gallons) |
15.1 gal. |
15.3 gal. |
15.9 gal. |
14.8 gal. |
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Range (city/highway/combined) |
332/468/377 |
352/474/397 |
382/493/413 |
385/474/429 |
In terms of combined range, the most is given by the Mazda CX-5 with 429 miles. Following this is the Toyota RAV4 for with the range of 413 miles, the Honda CR-V with the range of 397 miles, and then with the least range of the above cars comes the Ford Escape with 377 miles. Even with the turbocharged engine options, the range would be similar and still the least.
The interior of the Ford Escape can accommodate five people comfortably. On the base S trim, the front row seats include a six-way manual driver seat and a four-way manual front passenger seat. On the SE trim, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat and rear reclinable seats are added. And the Titanium trims add memory and power lumbar support to the seats along with the heating function.
The interior upholstery on the base trim is the cloth seats. The SE trim features premium cloth seats while the Titanium trim features leather upholstery. Manual air conditioning is available on the base trims with dual-zone automatic on the Titanium trim (option on the SE). The Ford Escape has a cargo capacity of 34.3 cu.ft, and this can be extended by folding down the rear seats.
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Model |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV-4 |
Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Legroom) |
39.9/56.0/43.1 |
39.9/58.6/41.3 |
39.8/57.3/42.6 |
40.1/57.5/41 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Legroom) |
39.0/55.3/36.8 |
38.6/56.4/38.3 |
38.9/55.4/37.2 |
39/55.5/39.3 |
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Cargo Capacity |
34.3 cu.ft. |
37.2 cu.ft. |
38.4 cu.ft. |
34.1 cu.ft. |
The legroom in the front row is similar to one another, just an inch of difference between them. When we speak of rear legroom, the most is offered by the Mazda CX-5 with 39.3 inches while the Ford Escape offers the least. It also offers a 4 cu.ft. lesser legroom than the Toyota RAV-4, making it a comparatively lesser space when compared. Major interior features include-
The S and SE trim comes without a touchscreen, just a radio which has a Sync voice command system. There is also a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 6 speaker sound system. Wireless charging is available on the SE trim.
As an option, an 8” touch screen is available which runs the Myford system, this system is standard on the Titanium trim. It has all the features of the other trims and also has SiriusXM satellite radio and a 10-speaker Sony sound system. Few standout infotainment features are-
The 2014 Ford Escape has an athletic look to it. It has the look of a modern crossover with a lot of references from European crossover SUVs. Along with that, a lot of Ford’s current design language used in other cars can be seen here. The exterior has its own set of good features, which makes us like this SUV a lot.
The base gets 17-inch wheels and body-colored accents. The S trim has the option of roof rails. The SE gets 17” alloy wheels, automatic headlights, fog lights, and even privacy tinted glass. 18” wheels and a panoramic sunroof are available on this trim. The Titanium trim gets 18” wheels with the option of 19” and a panoramic sunroof.
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Model |
Ford Escape |
Honda CR-V |
Toyota RAV-4 |
Mazda CX-5 |
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Curb weight (lbs) |
3598 lbs. |
3305 lbs. |
3435 lbs. |
3263 lbs. |
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Length (in.) |
178 in. |
178 in. |
180 in. |
179 in. |
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width (in.) |
72 in. |
72 in. |
73 in. |
72 in. |
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height (in.) |
66 in. |
65 in. |
65 in. |
67 in. |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
8 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
105.9 in. |
103.1 in. |
104.7 in. |
106 in. |
In terms of exterior dimensions, the Ford Escape is similar to its competition, an inch or two will be the difference but that is about it. The big difference does come in the curb weight, here the Ford Escape is the heaviest of the above SUVs, weighing nearly 150 pounds more than the next heaviest SUV. Major exterior features are-
NHTSA has given the 2014 Ford Escape an overall 4-star safety rating for both the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drivetrain. The IIHS has given the Ford Escape decent scores, featuring many “Good” and two “Poor” scores, it has not gotten a top safety pick award. However, the Ford Escape comes with many safety features as standard, and there are available as optional extras. Some of these features are:
The 2014 Ford Escape comes with many features, including engine and drivetrain options. The interiors are spacious, and there is plenty of room for any luggage you may have, the competition does have comparatively more. The infotainment system is good and is easy to use. At a price similar to the competition, we would recommend keeping the Ford Escape as an option.
