Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Honda CR-V
$407
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Ford Escape
$600
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
1
2
Excellent
The Honda CR-V Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $407 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low, and these issues are less frequent than average, so the CR-V is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
4
Above Average
The Ford Escape Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 16th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $600 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average, and major issues are less frequent than average, so major repairs are not common for the Escape.
The Honda CR-V ranks highest in comfort and ranks lowest in safety.
83% of reviewers would recommend this car.
“I own a 1997 Honda CRV automatic All Wheel Drive. It has been a wonderful car. I commute 45 miles each way to work gas mileage is great. I have two small children and love the height of the car, it...”
“I own a 1997 Honda CRV automatic All Wheel Drive. It has been a wonderful car. I commute 45 miles...”
The Ford Escape ranks highest in safety and ranks lowest in value.
“Problem with dead batteries.3 replacements. Replace alternator. No help from ford! Found out cause of electrical problems was bad GEM module. Had to trouble shoot myself. Had dead battery problems...”
“Problem with dead batteries.3 replacements. Replace alternator. No help from ford! Found out...”
The Ford Escape and the Honda CR-V are both compact, two-row SUVs. Both come with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive.
But there are some notable differences between the Ford Escape and the Honda CR-V. The CR-V has a more powerful standard engine, with 184 horsepower, compared to the Escape’s 168 horsepower. The Escape has a more powerful optional engine, with 245 horsepower compared to the CR-V’s 190 horsepower.
When it comes to cargo space, the Honda CR-V gives you 75.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, but the Escape only has 66.4 cubic feet. That’s a significant difference.
What are your compact SUV priorities? Do you like lots of power for quick acceleration and higher towing capacity? If you do, the Escape should do the trick. Do you like to load up your vehicle with as much as you can carry? The CR-V excels at hauling big loads of cargo. For everything else, it’s a matter of personal preference.