Comparison - Chevrolet Blazer RS 2023 - vs - Ford Escape SE 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

--

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer a good SUV or BETTER to BUY a Mazda CX-5?
Sporty looks on a family crossover | 2022 Chevrolet Blazer Review
Is the NEW 2022 Chevrolet Blazer a BETTER luxury SUV than an Acura MDX?
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV SS Is A $65,000 Tesla Killer!
The 2020 Chevy Blazer RS is the Camaro SUV
2020 Chevrolet Blazer Review | This or 2020 Ford Edge?
2021 Chevy Blazer | The Art of Phoning It In
2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier - Ultimate In-Depth Look in 4K
Ford Escape PHEV review // One big problem
Is the 2022 Ford Escape a BETTER plug-in hybrid than a Toyota RAV4 Prime?
2017 Ford Escape Review and Test Drive
2020 Ford Escape - A Fusion replacement?
2017 Ford Escape First Drive Review: With Not 1 but 2 New Turbo Engine
2020 Ford Escape - Review & Road Test
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
45,400
Updated: 
07 Feb 2023
$
28,110
Updated: 
28 Jan 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
RADIANT RED TINTCOAT
#8B1F26
STERLING GRAY METALLIC
#969B9B
BLACK
#212021
COPPER BRONZE METALLIC
#845643
BLUE GLOW METALLIC
#05304A
IRIDESCENT PEARL TRICOAT
#F0EFF0
RED HOT
#FC3433
SUMMIT WHITE
#F3F3F9
Color: 
Star White metallic tri-coat
#FDFFFB
Rapid red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#E60E28
Agate Black Metallic
#303030
Oxford White
#E4E4E4
Bronze Fire Metallic
#B20F2A
Antimatter blue Metallic
#142F47
Iconic Silver metallic
#C7CAD0
Velocity BLUE metallic
#3A8EC6
Carbonized Gray metallic
#4F453E
Desert Gold Metallic
#D2CDB8

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Refined ride quality
Agile handling for an SUV
Infotainment system is attractive and easy to use
Strong optional V6 engine

Cons
Compromised headroom for rear passengers
Lower max cargo capacity than several rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Spunky engine options
Responsive handling
Long list of standard features

Cons
Unimpressive cabin materials
Less rear seat and cargo space than many rivals
Firm ride

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Fiercely styled for an SUV,
satisfying driving behavior,
cargo area and rear seat are spacious.

Cons
Some cheap interior bits,
no hybrid option to boost fuel economy,
pricier than nicer rivals.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Ford Escape's #10 ranking is based on its score within the Compact SUVs category. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 26 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good cargo capacity
User-friendly infotainment system
Well-balanced ride and handling

Cons
Cheap cabin materials
Transmission sometimes hunts for the right gear

By: 
usnews.com

Ford has expanded the availability of the hybrid powertrain to the SE and SEL trims for 2021; it's now standard on the top-spec Titanium model. Elsewhere, adaptive cruise control and a traffic-sign recognition feature join the optional Co-Pilot360 Plus package; a hands-free power liftgate and memory settings for the driver's seat and exterior mirrors are now part of the Technology package; and a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a keyless-entry keypad, and LED exterior lighting are now on the list of features in the Convenience package. A new 19-inch wheel design is optional on the Titanium model, and a Class II Trailer Tow package is now available on Escapes with the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Pros
Handsomely styled exterior, multiple powertrain options, safety tech comes standard.

Cons
Cheap interior on base models, rough-edged base three-cylinder engine, high starting price.

By: 
caranddriver.com

For 2021 Hybrid powertrain now available on SEL trim.Traffic sign recognition added to models with adaptive cruise control.Minor shuffling of trim and package features.

Pros
Roomy and comfortable seating
Smooth ride quality
Easy-to-use controls
Available hybrid powertrain that gets around 40 mpg

Cons
Transmission's abrupt shifts
Lackluster handling

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
12
Cylinders: 
6
V
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.60L
1.50L
Torque: 
270ft-lbs
at 5 000rpm
190ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
308hp
at 6 700rpm
181hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Keyless ignition
Heated steering wheel
Keyless Ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
191.90in
181.30in
Width: 
76.70in
74.10in
Height: 
67.00in
66.10in
Ground Clearance: 
7.60in
Front Track: 
67.00in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
66.40in
61.80in
Wheel Base: 
112.70in
106.70in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.80
40.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.60
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.00in
42.40in
Rear leg room: 
39.60in
40.70in
Front Hip Room: 
55.60in
55.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.10in
57.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
54.20in
53.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.60in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
64.20cu.ft
65.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4500lbs
3500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
30.50cu.ft
33.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4313.00lbs
3474.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry
1 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
6-way power passenger seat
2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Premium Cloth
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Single Zone Front Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
Speed sensitive volume control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
10.2" infotainment display size
Bose premium brand speakers
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
USB With External Media Control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
6 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear intermittent wiper
Power programmable liftgate
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
17 In.
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Painted Alloy Wheels
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages: 
Equipment Group 200A
Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist
Cold Weather Package
SE Sport Appearance Package
Convenience Package
Exterior Options: 
Splash Guards (VP)
Front License Plate Bracket
Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)
Panoramic Vista Roof
Daytime Running Lights (Fleet)
Interior Options: 
8-Way Power Driver Seat (Fleet)
Cargo Area Protector (VP)
Easy Access Cargo Shade (VP)
Front And Rear Floor Liners

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Dark Earth Gray, premium cloth
#4B4744
Sandstone, premium cloth
#CBC2BE