Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Ford Escape

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2026 Honda CR-V

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Overview

Spec	Ford EscapeActive	Honda CR-VLX
Selected trim	Active	LX
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	8-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Ford EscapeActive	Honda CR-VLX
MSRP	$30,350 (best)	$30,920
Lowest listing price	—	$15,021 (best)
Median listing price	—	$35,338 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$38,927 (best)
For sale now	0	12 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Ford EscapeActive	Honda CR-VLX
Combined MPG	30 MPG	30 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG	28 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	34 MPG (best)	33 MPG
Fuel tank	14.8 gal (best)	14 gal

Performance

Spec	Ford EscapeActive	Honda CR-VLX
Horsepower	180 hp	190 hp (best)
Torque	199 lb-ft (best)	179 lb-ft
Engine size	1.5 L	1.5 L
Cylinders	I3	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Ford EscapeActive	Honda CR-VLX
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	65.4 cu ft	76.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,273 lbs (best)	3,472 lbs
Ground clearance	—	7.8 in (best)
Wheelbase	106.7 in (best)	106.3 in
Length	180.1 in	184.8 in (best)
Width	74.1 in (best)	73.5 in
Height	66 in	66.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Ford EscapeActive	Honda CR-VLX
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Ford Escape	Honda CR-V
1	Active $30,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Active $31,750 MSRP	LX $32,420 MSRP
3	ST-Line $31,195 MSRP	EX $33,150 MSRP
4	ST-Line $32,595 MSRP	EX $34,650 MSRP
5	ST-Line Select $33,890 MSRP	EX-L $35,400 MSRP
6	ST-Line Select $35,015 MSRP	EX-L $36,900 MSRP
7	Plug-In Hybrid $35,400 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $35,630 MSRP
8	Platinum $36,215 MSRP	Sport Hybrid $37,130 MSRP
9	ST-Line Elite $37,210 MSRP	Sport-L Hybrid $38,725 MSRP
10	Platinum $37,940 MSRP	Sport-L Hybrid $40,225 MSRP
11	ST-Line Elite $38,935 MSRP	TrailSport Hybrid $38,800 MSRP
12	—	Sport Touring Hybrid $42,250 MSRP
13	—	CR-V e:FCEV SUV $50,000 MSRP

Trim

Ford Escape

Honda CR-V

Active

$30,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

$30,920 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Active

$31,750 MSRP

$32,420 MSRP

ST-Line

$31,195 MSRP

$33,150 MSRP

ST-Line

$32,595 MSRP

$34,650 MSRP

ST-Line Select

$33,890 MSRP

EX-L

$35,400 MSRP

ST-Line Select

$35,015 MSRP

EX-L

$36,900 MSRP

Plug-In Hybrid

$35,400 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$35,630 MSRP

Platinum

$36,215 MSRP

Sport Hybrid

$37,130 MSRP

ST-Line Elite

$37,210 MSRP

Sport-L Hybrid

$38,725 MSRP

Platinum

$37,940 MSRP

Sport-L Hybrid

$40,225 MSRP

ST-Line Elite

$38,935 MSRP

TrailSport Hybrid

$38,800 MSRP

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Sport Touring Hybrid

$42,250 MSRP

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CR-V e:FCEV SUV

$50,000 MSRP

Live inventory

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