Compare 2012 Ford Escape - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,440 | $23,530 | $21,610 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,315 | $22,354 | $20,487 |
| Destination | $825 | $825 | $790 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Rubber Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 2-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Rockford Fosgate |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Safety Canopy System | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | TheftLock | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P235/70TR16.0 BSW AS | P235/60TR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.13 | 3.23 | 4.21 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.7 " | 187.8 " | 162.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 71.1 " | 72.5 " | 69.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 67.9 " | 66.3 " | 61.8 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 171 @ 6,000 Rpm | 182 @ 6,700 Rpm | 188 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 171 @ 4,500 Rpm | 172 @ 4,900 Rpm | 177 @ 2,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.1 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 7.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.2 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 86 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 59 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.46/3.86 " | 3.14/3.19 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,229 Lbs. | 3,777 Lbs. | 2,912 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,320 Lbs. | 4,960 Lbs. | 3,902 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,190 Lbs. | 915 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,500 Lbs. | 1,500 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum GCWR | 4,940 Lbs. | 5,787 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 " | 112.5 " | 99.6 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 62.9 " | 60.0 " |
| Rear Track | 60.2 " | 62.1 " | 60.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.3 '' | 20.0 '' | 18.2 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .35 |
| Front Legroom | 41.6 " | 41.2 " | 42.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 39.9 " | 32.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.4 " | 40.9 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.2 " | 39.2 " | 36.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 54.6 " | 51.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 49.1 " | 51.1 " | 48.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.6 " | 55.8 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.3 " | 51.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 31.4 Cu.ft. | 31.5 Cu.ft. | 10.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 67.2 Cu.ft. | 63.7 Cu.ft. | 35.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 100 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 17.5 Gal. | 18.8 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Overall | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | marginal | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
