2021 Ford Escape vs 2021 Honda CR-V

Shopping for a small SUV that walks the line between efficiency and ease? The 2021 Ford Escape and the 2021 Honda CR-V are arguably among the best compact crossover SUVs on the market this year. 

This crossover comparison walks us through some of the differences you can expect to see when cross shopping the 2021 Ford Escape and 2021 Honda CR-V lineups near Atlanta, GA. To kick things off, the comparison table provided explores some of the most fundamental differences between the rivaling crossovers.  

Advantages of the 2021 Ford Escape 

The comparison table shows that the Ford Escape offers a competitive value over the competing 2021 Honda CR-V crossover. A closer look at the crossover’s offerings only gives more reasons for buyers to choose the Escape.

The 2021 Ford Escape offers a choice between four trim levels: S, SE, SEL, and Titanium. What you get for features might vary based on your choice, but all versions of the 2021 Escape come with a built-in SYNC® touchscreen infotainment system, in-vehicle Wi-Fi for up to 10 devices, and a suite of standard driver assists that includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a blind-spot detection system, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.

The crossover’s higher trim levels gain more upscale amenities like premium leather upholstery, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, active noise cancellation, and a more advanced active safety suite that offers features like Active Parking Assist and Evasive Steering Assist.

On top of its two powerful gas EcoBoost® engines, the 2021 Ford Escape is among the few small crossovers to offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. Available in even more trim levels for this year, the Escape Hybrid earns an EPA-estimated rating of up to 44 mpg city, 37 mpg highway. You can learn more about the 2021 Ford Escape lineup when you ask the experts here at the Akins Ford dealership in Winder, GA.