This engine makes plenty of power, allowing it to easily squirt through traffic and accelerate up to highway speeds-Edmunds
Two engines are on offer for the 2021 Ford Escape. A 1.5L turbo inline-3 engine is standard on the S, SE, and SEL trim. It makes 181 hp and 190 lb-ft. of torque. Standard on the Titanium trim and optional on the SEL trim is a 2.0L turbo inline-4 engine that churns out 250 hp and 280 lb-ft. of torque. Both these engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 2021 Escape has a reputation for refined, almost sporty driving dynamics. It returns a quiet and compliant ride. The suspension is nicely damped and offers a smooth ride over rough services. The steering is really nicely weighted but its turning radius is quite long. Around the corners, the Escape feels planted with almost no body roll.
With the base engine, the 2021 Escape sprints from 0-60 MPH in 8.9 seconds while the quarter-mile test is completed in 16.6 seconds. The four-banger does the same test in 7.7 seconds. At the front, 12.8-inch rotors are fitted whereas 12-inch at the back. In the brake test, the 2021 Escape decelerates from 60-0 MPH in just 128 feet, which is quite good for its size.
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Models
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2021 Ford Escape
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2021 Honda CR-V
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2021 Toyota RAV4
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2021 Mazda CX-5
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MSRP
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$24,885 |
$25,350
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$26,250
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$25,370
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Engine
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1.5L Turbo Inline -3
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1.5L Turbo Inline -4
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2.5L Inline-4
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2.5L Inline -4
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Drivetrain
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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FWD
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Transmission
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8-Speed Automatic
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CVT |
8-speed automatic
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6-Speed shiftable automatic
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Power
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181 hp @ 6,000 RPM
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190 hp @ 5,600 RPM
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203 hp @ 6,600 RPM
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187 hp @ 6,000 RPM
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Torque
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190 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
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179 lb-ft @ 3,900 RPM
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184 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
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186 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
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0-60 MPH
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7.7 sec
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9.3 sec
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9.1 sec
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8.3 sec
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Quarter Mile
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16.6 sec
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16.0 sec
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16.4 sec
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16.4 sec
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Top Speed
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130 MPH
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127 MPH
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130 MPH
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130 MPH
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The Mazda CX-5 is the quickest sprinter in this competition while the Escape grabs the second spot on the table. Despite packing the most powerful engine, the Toyota RAV4 loses to the Escape in both performance tests. On the other hand, the Honda CR-V comes in last as it is the slowest contender.
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