Subaru Forester (2013 – 2018) vs Ford Escape (2012 – 2016): specs compared

Both offer around 240 hp at most. The Ford Escape is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.5 s. The Subaru Forester has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 193 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,477 kg against 1,588 kg. At 4,595 mm, the Subaru Forester is 71 mm longer than the Ford Escape.

Specification Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 – 2018 Ford Escape Ford Escape 2012 – 2016
Overview
Origin Japan United States
Documented years 2013 – 2018 2012 – 2016
Body style — —
Variants 4 5
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive AWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 147 – 241 hp 170 – 243 hp
Torque 198 – 350 Nm 230 – 366 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.5 – 11.8 s 6.6 – 9.3 s
Top speed 190 – 220 km/h 190 – 193 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.7 – 8.5 L/100 km 9.0 – 16.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,595 mm 4,524 mm
Width 1,796 mm 2,078 mm
Height 1,735 mm 1,684 mm
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,690 mm
Curb weight 1,477 – 1,607 kg 1,588 – 1,693 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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