Comparison - Chevrolet Blazer RS 2023 - vs - Ford Escape ST-Line 2023

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
45,400
Updated: 
07 Feb 2023
$
31,710
Updated: 
08 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.70gals
15.70gals
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: 
Atlas Blue Metallic
#0045A2
Star White Metallic
#E4E4E0
Rapid Red Metallic
#9F0004
Vapor Blue Metallic
#273F5C
Cinnabar Red Metallic
#595A79
Iconic Silver Metallic
#D8E0E3
Carbonized Gray Metallic
#8C8989
Agate Black Metallic
#1B1B1D

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

Pros
Dapper exterior design,
multiple parsimonious powertrain choices,
driver-assistance features come standard.

Cons
Entry-level engine sounds coarse,
too much cheap plastic cabin trim,
unexceptional driving character.

By: 
caranddriver.com

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
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
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
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
191.90in
181.20in
Width: 
76.70in
85.60in
Height: 
67.00in
66.00in
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
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
30.50cu.ft
37.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4313.00lbs
3475.00lbs

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
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
Bucket front seats
6-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks
Rear Suspension: 
Independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with stabilizer bar, progressive-rate springs and hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks

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
Dual zone front climate control

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
6 total speakers
8.0" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear intermittent wiper
Power programmable liftgate
Front variable intermittent/continuous wipers with washer
Black Roof-Rack Side Rails
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
18 in.
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

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 disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
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
Pre-collision safety system
Rear cross traffic alert
Lane keep assist
Driver attention alert
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system