2010 Ford Escape
MSRP
$29,599
drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
epa classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.6
energuide estimate - hwy
8.8
engine type
Gas/Ethanol V6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
240 @ 6550
sae net torque @ rpm
223 @ 4300
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
62.0
wheelbase
103.1
length, overall
174.7
width, max w/o mirrors
71.1
height, overall
67.9
EnerGuide Estimate City
24.36
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
32.10
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4738
Passenger Volume
99.4
Base Curb Weight
3581
Cruising Range - City
1256.51
Cruising Range - Hwy
1656.31
Engine Order Code
99G
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.43
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.51
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
590
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.5
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Lateral Link
Front Tire Size
P235/70R16
Rear Tire Size
P235/70R16
Spare Tire Size
T145/90R17
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
40.1
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.93 x 0.35
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
10.0 x 1.65
Front Head Room
40.4
Front Leg Room
41.6
Front Shoulder Room
56.6
Front Hip Room
53.3
Second Head Room
39.2
Second Leg Room
35.6
Second Shoulder Room
55.9
Second Hip Room
49.1
Track Width, Front
60.7
Track Width, Rear
60.2
Min Ground Clearance
8.4
Rear Door Opening Height
33.5
Rear Door Opening Width
43.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
66.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
35.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
40.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height
37.9
Liftover Height
29.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
67.2
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31.4
Total Option Weight
0.00
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The Ford Escape has remained one of Canada’s most popular compact SUVs after nearly a decade on the market. Its smart styling, fuel-efficient engines and reasonable pricing just keep its stock rising. The base 2.5-litre four-cylinder produces 170-hp while the optional 3.0-litre V6 pushes out 240-hp. The entry-level model comes with a five-speed manual transmission, while the rest use a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is available with either engine.  Hybrid model is one of the most efficient versions on the market.

Pros

Traditional styling, great efficiency

Cons

Pricing too close to Edge