Comparison - Ford Escape SEL 2019 - vs - Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec 2021

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Ford Escape SEL 2019

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Mercury Mariner

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,945

Updated:

17 Mar 2019

46,100

Updated:

03 Jul 2020

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2021

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

10-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.70gals

17.10gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Canyon Ridge Metallic

#9E735B

Ingot Silver Metallic

#C0BFC4

Lightning Blue Metallic

#34496F

Magnetic Metallic

#646368

Oxford White

#DDDEDE

Shadow Black

#303030

White Gold Metallic

#BBB5AB

Color:

Modern Steel Metallic

#494a4c

Majestic Black Pearl

#1c252d

Performance Red Pearl

#971c30

Platinum White Pearl

#f4f4f4

Apex Blue Pearl

#022a72

Lunar Silver Metallic

#8d919a

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Ford Escape ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Ford Escape has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Premium interior with user-friendly tech
Good safety score and great predicted reliability rating
Above-average cargo space

Cons
Unimpressive fuel economy

By:

usnews.com

The Escape is fundamentally unchanged for 2018, but there are some tweaks to the lineup and to its standard-equipment offerings.The SEL comes standard with leather-trimmed seating, a power liftgate, heated exterior mirrors, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and LED running lights.

Pros
Graceful turbocharged 2.0-liter engine,
smooth ride,
attractive and intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Less rear-seat and cargo space than the class leaders,
turbo engines return mediocre fuel economy.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Ford Escape has the road manners of another kind of car—but don't worry, it still works well as a crossover.

Pros
Tough-hatch lines
Ample cargo bin
Wonderfully taut handling
Tech options aplenty
Brisk 2.0-liter acceleration

Cons
Busy, space-robbing dash
Firm seats, if you’re not into that
Not much SUV, if you’re into that
Optimistic EPA ratings

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Acura RDX satisfies sport-sedan drivers and crossover needers alike with strong performance and scads of space.

Pros
Smart style
Strong turbo-4
Warm, inviting cabin
Tech-savvy AWD
Above-par ride and handling

Cons
Infotainment touchpad
Needs better rear seats
Meh on the gas mileage
Cliché-free; cachet-free, too?

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Acura RDX's #5 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Compact SUVs category. Currently the Acura RDX has a score of 8.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 24 pieces of research and data elements using various.

Pros
Long list of standard features
Roomy cabin
Balanced ride
Athletic handling

Cons
No engine upgrades available
Clunky infotainment system
Below-average predicted reliability rating

By:

usnews.com

No significant changes for 2021.Part of the third RDX generation introduced for 2019.

Pros
Roomy cabin and cargo area
Sharp steering and handling
Well-trimmed cabin
Lots of available tech for much less than competitors

Cons
No choice of powertrain
Options are bundled solely into packages
Touchpad controller can be difficult to use

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

21.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.50L

2.00L

Torque:

177ft-lbs

at 2 500rpm

280ft-lbs

at 1 600rpm

Horsepower:

179hp

at 6 000rpm

272hp

at 6 500rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.80Feet

38.90Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

178.10in

186.70in

Width:

72.40in

74.80in

Height:

66.30in

65.70in

Ground Clearance:

7.80in

8.20in

Front Track:

61.50in

64.20in

Rear Track:

61.60in

64.70in

Wheel Base:

105.90in

108.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.90

40.00

Rear Head Room:

39.00

38.00

Front Leg Room:

43.10in

42.00in

Rear leg room:

37.30in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

54.50in

55.00in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.90in

60.00in

Rear Hip Room:

52.40in

50.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

57.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.00cu.ft

79.80cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

34.00cu.ft

31.10cu.ft

Curb Weight:

3678.00lbs

4015.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Center limited slip differential

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

1 One-Touch Power Window

Remote Keyless Power Door Locks

hands-free entry

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Bucket front seats

8 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Height-Adjustable Driver Seat

bucket front seats

height adjustable passenger seat

multi-level heating driver seat

ventilated driver seat

ventilated passenger seat

8 -way power passenger seat

height adjustable driver seat

multi-level heating passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

premium leather/sueded microfiber

8 -way power driver seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Interior Air Filtration

Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

USB Connection

16 total speakers

speed sensitive volume control

auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

710 watts stereo output

USB connection

1 subwoofer(s)

surround audio surround audio (discrete)

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Airbag Deployment Notification

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Turn signal mirrors

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Turn signal mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

remote anti-theft alarm system

pre-collision safety system

Rear center 3-point belt

post-collision safety system

LED headlamp

blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Options

Packages:

1.5L EcoBoost Class II Trailer Tow Package

Equipment Group 300A

Safe And Smart Package

Sel Sport Appearance Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locking Lug Nuts (VP)

Splash Guards (VP)

Black Roof Rail Cross Bars

Power Panoramic Vista Roof

Interior Options:

All Weather Floor Mats

Interior Cargo Cover

Cargo Area Protector

Smoker's Package (Fleet)

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Charcoal Black, cloth

#434343

Color:

Ebony, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#0f0f0f

Red, premium leather/sueded microfiber

#9f3036

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Weights and capacites

Instruments

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Entertainment

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Options

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