
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Escape and the Ford Focus have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. The Ford Escape and Ford Focus are comparable in regards to front leg room. The Ford Escape, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Escape uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Focus uses regular unleaded. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Escape is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 455 miles. I have found in the past with other vehicles that the mileage starts to get better at 8-10,000 miles when broken in, however our 2014 with the 1.6 ecoboost is getting 19-20 around town and 28-29 on the highway, at less than 2,000 miles. Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparisonįor engine performance, the Ford Escape’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 160 horsepower. Based on this comparison of the Ford Escape versus the Ford Focus, the two cars are fairly comparable.Ī used 2018 Ford Escape ranges from $14,398 to $23,899 while a used 2018 Ford Focus is priced between $10,495 to $18,160. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency.

When comparing the Ford Escape to the Ford Focus, the Ford Escape has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power.
