Fuller Ford compared the Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback to see which one is better suited to the needs of drivers here in the greater Cincinnati area.
We agree that any compact SUV with its versatility, power, and agility would make a great pick for drivers in Newport and Covington. But, with this comparison, we found that one stood out over the other. Let's see which one it was!
Ford and Subaru are both known for producing mighty engines, and the Escape and Outback are no exceptions.
The standard Outback engine is a 2.5L SUBARU BOXER® generating 176 lb-ft of torque. The Escape offers a comparable (albeit with a slight edge) standard engine in the 1.5L EcoBoost® I-4. It produces 190 lb-ft of torque.
If we look at maximum output availability, the Outback performs well with the available 2.4L Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine that generates 277 lb-ft of torque. However, the available 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine in the Escape comes out ahead with an output of 280 lb-ft of torque.
Whether you're heading off-road, or fighting a snowstorm on your morning commute, both the Ford Escape and Subaru Outback provide extra traction with their drivetrain availability. So, you'll be able to get your haul where it needs to be!
The Subaru Outback comes with a Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, which keeps this SUV in constant adventurer mode. With this system, power is delivered to all four wheels all the time.
The Ford Escape, on the other hand, offers an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. It actively monitors traction and road conditions, so it can vary torque between the front and back wheels. For traction control specifically tailored to your needs, this SUV also offers standard Selectable Drive Mode!
When it comes to towing extra gear out to your favorite campsite, both the Escape and the Outback have a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds!
When it comes to battling the elements, both the Ford Escape and Subaru Outback offer features that help you take on the frigid winter or a deluge of April rain.
Both SUVs make remote start available, so you can get the car warmed up or cooled down ahead of time. This way, it's always the perfect temperature when you slide behind the wheel. As an added bit of comfort in the winter, they both include available heated seats, as well.
The Escape brings the added convenience of available heated side mirrors. They'll help evaporate snow and rain from your side-view mirrors for improved visibility! There's also available Rain-Sensing Wipers. They'll automatically turn on and adjust to the amount of precipitation on the windshield. That means, you'll be able to stay on the lookout for slick spots!
In the Subaru Outback, you won't have the convenience of heated side mirrors and rain-sensing wipers. That means you may not have the same peace of mind that comes with the improved visibility of the Escape.
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We compared the Ford Escape vs. Subaru Outback and found that the Escape has more to offer Newport and Covington area drivers who want a powerful engine and all-weather convenience.
If you want to get behind the wheel of our winner, contact Fuller Ford! We'll get you out on the streets of Cincinnati. Contact us to test drive the Ford Escape today!
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