{"id":7835,"date":"2017-10-06T22:52:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T11:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/?p=7835"},"modified":"2022-04-29T21:52:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:52:52","slug":"ford-escape-vs-mazda-cx-5-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dixonarchive.com\/motorblog\/ford-escape-vs-mazda-cx-5-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Escape Vs Mazda CX-5 Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Mazda CX-5<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Ford Escape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This is the Ford Escape Vs Mazda CX-5 comparison for 2017. The Escape brand has been re-born to\u00a0 replace the unfortunately named Kuga. Judging from the very few you see on the road is another Ford HQ rebranding failure for the Australian market along with a few other and other problems witht he package detailed below. The 2017 CX-5 is one of our favorite SUVs regardless of size at the time of this review and the comparison is even more meaningful since both shared platforms for the last generation.<\/p>\n

Ford Escape Vs Mazda CX-5 exterior comparison: The Escape is a refinement of the Kuga so it looks Ok although slightly dated. The harder edges or creases recall the styling of other Ford cars like the Focus and Fiesta \u00a0both to be replaced soon as well. The Ford Escape looks like decent SUV and even slightly sporty thanks to great wheel to body ratio and choice of alloy wheels. In comparison the Mazda CX-5 looks upmarket although at some angles it does look a little awkward. Since we like both designs so the choice you would need to make is based on CX-3’s current and modern styling Vs last generation styling of the Ford Escape.<\/p>\n

Ford Escape Vs Mazda CX-5 interior comparison: The interior comparison between these two SUVs are like their exterior. The Ford Escape interior is impressive, the styling is futuristic and the layout has buttons, dial screens work really well. It may seem harder to operate but familiarity is all that’s needed. \u00a0That said the controls have been minimized and seemingly has more than the CX-5. \u00a0The Escape’s material quality is pretty good, for example a cut above the 2017 Toyota RAV4 although not up to level of the CX-5. The CX-5 interior is a nice to be especially in the higher end of the model range although lower end models are similar to the Ford Escape. While looking less cluttered and simply more ‘upmarket’ the CX-5’s main design problem is the protruding screen.<\/p>\n

Ford Escape Vs Mazda CX-5 engine and technology comparison: The biggest problem with the Ford Escape like it’s predecessors is that it requires 95 Octane petrol which costs more than regular 91 Octane. The next problem with Ford is the history of unreliability with the Dual Clutch Auto transmission and the reluctance of Ford to acknowledge the problem regardless of model. DCT gearboxs in general do not have a good reputation is this will impact on the perception of Ford’s reliability just like VW. Furthermore Ford also uses the turbo tuning trick for a couple of its engines so will never win a comparison. Why do manufacturers do this? The CX-5 arguably has the most advanced engine in the world because its does not need a turbo and has all the latest systems. The CX-5 easily wins the engine and technology aspect.<\/p>\n

The conclusion and winner of the Ford Escape Vs Mazda CX-5 comparison is the CX-5.\u00a0 The CX-5 has the price and safety advantage with auto brakes, proper transmission, No turbo tuning ripoff and can run on 91 Octane. For the same price as the Ford Escape you get more equipment, quality and features in the CX-5.<\/p>\n

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Mazda CX-5<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFord Escape<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Engines<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IL 4 Cylinder Petrol
\nDOHC EFI VVT
\n2.0 Litre (1996cc)
\nClaimed 114Kw @ 6000RPM
\nClaimed 200Nm @ 4000RPM<\/td>\n		IL4 Cylinder – Petrol (95 Octane)
\nTurbo-charged DOHC 16 Valve VVT
\n1.6 Litre (1499cc)
\nClaimed 110Kw @ 6000RPM
\nor Claimed 134Kw @ 6000RPM
\nClaimed 240Nm @ 1600RPM
\nor\u00a0Claimed 240Nm @ 1600RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IL4 Cylinder Petrol
\n2.5 Litre (2488cc)
\nDOHC Engine EFI
\nClaimed 138Kw @ 5700RPM
\nClaimed 250Nm @ 4000RPM<\/span><\/td>\n		IL4 Cylinder – Petrol\u00a0(95 Octane)
\nTurbo-charged DOHC 16 Valve
\n1.6 Litre (1499cc)Claimed 240Nm @ 1600RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IL 4 Cylinder Twin Turbo Diesel
\nDI CR EFI
\n2.2 Litre (2191cc)
\nClaimed 129Kw @ 4500RPM
\nClaimed 420Nm @ 2000RPM<\/td>\n		IL4 Cylinder – Petrol\u00a0(95 Octane)
\nTurbo-charged DOHC 16 Valve
\n2.0 Litre (1999cc)
\nClaimed 178Kw @ 5500RPM
\nClaimed 345Nm @ 2000RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nIL4 Cylinder – Diesel
\nTurbo-charged – CR – DI
\n2 Litre (1997cc)
\nClaimed 132Kw @ 3500RPM
\nClaimed 4000Nm @ 2000RPM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FROM 1511 Kg
\nTowing capacity up to 1800kg<\/td>\n		Kerb weight FROM 1484Kg
\nTowing capacity up to 1500kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuel capacity & consumption<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to 58 litres
\nIL4 2.0 Petrol 6.9 Lts per 100km AVG
\nIL4 2.5 Petrol 7.5 Lts per 100km AVG
\nIL4 2.2 Diesel 6 Lts per 100km AVG<\/td>\n		Up to 60 litres
\n1.6 Turbo Petrol 6.3 litres per 100km
\n2.0 Turbo Petrol 8.6 litres per 100km
\n2.0 litre Turbo Diesel 6.3 litres per 100km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other specifications<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 speed manual or 7 speeds
\nOverall height\/width 1675\/1840
\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4550\/2700
\n4WD system: FWD or On demand AWD
\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5<\/td>\n		6 speed manual or 6 speed Auto
\nOverall height\/width 1701\/1838
\nOverall length\/wheelbase 4525\/2690
\n4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD
\nANCAP Safety: 5\/5
\nTyre size:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capability\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angle of: (degrees)
\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
\nMin ground clearance xxx mm
\nWater Fording depth xxx mm<\/td>\n		Angle of: (degrees)
\nApproach xx Departure xx Breakover xx
\nMin ground clearance xxx mm
\nWater Fording depth xxx mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Performance<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017 $28,690 – $49,990 AUD
\n*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/td>\n		2017 $28,490 – 47,490 AUD
\n*Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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