2022 Ford Escape vs 2022 Honda CR-V Comparison

February 28th, 2024 by

The 2022 Escape offers versatility, a spacious cabin, and plenty of standard features packaged with a handsome exterior styling. But how does it fare against the 2022 Honda CR-V? Let’s find out.

The Ford Escape has been a family-favorite, all-around compact SUV for many years. It comes with an unassuming yet stylish exterior design and offers the choice of three engines and four powertrains to match every driver’s needs, lifestyle, and budget. However, the compact SUV segment is a very hot market and the Escape faces tough competition from other brands including the Honda CR-V. 

2022 Escape vs 2022 CR-V: Engine and Performance

The 2022 Escape offers a choice of gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. It starts with the standard 181-hp 1.5L turbocharged three-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission on either FWD or AWD. The 250-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder offers more power and is capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs with the proper towing package while the 1.5L turbo three engine offers up to 2,000 lbs maximum towing capacity. 

The 1.5L turbo three engine gives you an estimated fuel economy of 28 city/34 highway mpg on the front-wheel drive while the all-wheel drive setup delivers 26 city/31 highway mpg. The turbo 2.0L engine returns a fuel economy of 23 city/31 highway. The hybrids can get you a high fuel economy of 41 mpg, while the plug-in models can get a combined 105 MPGe.

In comparison, the CR-V offers two engine choices with a hybrid option. The gas-powered CR-V  offers a 190-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder gas-powered engine. The hybrid model packages high fuel economy and performance in one with its 212-hp 2L four-cylinder backed up by two electric motors. 

The gas engine delivers a fuel economy of 28 mpg in the city and 32 on the way, while the hybrid achieves a respective 40 and 35 mpg. 

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2022 Escape vs 2022 CR-V: Interior and Convenience

The Escape’s interior is well-built. It’s not the most luxurious in its segment but it has a nice finish to it. If you need plenty of space on a daily basis, you’ll appreciate the Escape’s smart use of the space inside. There’s plenty of room all around and has second-row 60/40 split-fold seats with a sliding feature for more legroom or cargo space. The 2022 Escape also provides you with a glove compartment, a center console armrest, and sunglasses storage in the overhead console.

Compared to the Escape, the CR-V offers a more upscale interior and a richer feel but for a higher price tag. It has a modern, stylish cabin that’s quiet and spacious. The CR-V is a pleasant SUV to spend a commute because of its nicely sculpted leather seats and more legroom in the rear. If you fold down the rear seat, the CR-V gets best-in-class cargo volume. 

2022 Escape vs 2022 CR-V: Safety and Security

The 2022 Escape and CR-V are highly awarded SUVs. Both received the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This means that both SUVs have excellent safety and driver-assistance features to keep you safe wherever you go. 

Both SUVs are equipped with standard safety and driver-assistance features including lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, and forward-collision warning.

2022 Escape vs 2022 CR-V: Infotainment and Connectivity

The Ford Escape’s infotainment system is one of its strongest features. The SE and higher models get an 8.0-inch touchscreen display with Sync 3 infotainment interface and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker sound system, and smartphone integration. 

In comparison, the CR-V has a standard 5-inch (no touchscreen) and available 7-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM satellite radio.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a value-oriented family SUV, we’d pick the Escape. The 2022 Ford Escape offers better fuel economy on the hybrids, plenty of cargo space, and a broad range of powertrains with lower pricing. You can literally have your Escape custom-built to fit your needs, lifestyle, and budget. 

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