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Ford Escape vs Mazda Tribute

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

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Escape

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2011 Mazda Tribute

Overview

SpecFord EscapeActiveMazda Tributei Sport
Selected trimActivei Sport
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262011

Pricing & market

SpecFord EscapeActiveMazda Tributei Sport
MSRP$30,350$20,555 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord EscapeActiveMazda Tributei Sport
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)25 MPG
City MPG27 MPG (best)23 MPG
Highway MPG34 MPG (best)28 MPG
Fuel tank14.8 gal17.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord EscapeActiveMazda Tributei Sport
Horsepower180 hp (best)171 hp
Torque199 lb-ft (best)171 lb-ft
Engine size1.5 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI3I4

Size & capability

SpecFord EscapeActiveMazda Tributei Sport
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume65.4 cu ft67.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)1,500 lbs
Payload1,048 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,273 lbs3,272 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase106.7 in (best)103.1 in
Length180.1 in (best)174.9 in
Width74.1 in (best)71.1 in
Height66 in67.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecFord EscapeActiveMazda Tributei Sport
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)2 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimFord EscapeMazda Tribute
1

Active

$30,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

i Sport

$20,555 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Active

$31,750 MSRP

i Sport

$22,595 MSRP

3

ST-Line

$31,195 MSRP

i Sport

$24,350 MSRP

4

ST-Line

$32,595 MSRP

i Touring

$23,740 MSRP

5

ST-Line Select

$33,890 MSRP

i Touring

$25,495 MSRP

6

ST-Line Select

$35,015 MSRP

i Grand Touring

$25,700 MSRP

7

Plug-In Hybrid

$35,400 MSRP

i Grand Touring

$27,455 MSRP

8

Platinum

$36,215 MSRP

s Grand Touring

$27,315 MSRP

9

ST-Line Elite

$37,210 MSRP

s Grand Touring

$29,065 MSRP

10

Platinum

$37,940 MSRP

11

ST-Line Elite

$38,935 MSRP

Ford Escape vs Mazda Tribute: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer