Compare 2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Mazda CX-5

Serving Maumee, OH

Compact SUVs are what are also known as crossovers in the automobile industry. These are vehicles that combine many features and design elements of standard cars and full-size SUVs. They take the best of each of them; put them in one vehicle, making the compact SUV an ideal vehicle for anyone. Are you in the market shopping for a compact SUV? Well, currently, the best two compact SUVs in the market are the 2020 Ford Escape and the 2020 Mazda CX5. However, which of these two vehicles is the most ideal car for you?

We at Brondes Ford Maumee believe that the new Ford Escape is your ideal compact SUV. Let us tell you why. The Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee is just coming from a full redesign. You now have the option of having the best-in-class second-row seating space. On top of that, you will be riding on a new suspension that gives a smooth and comfortable ride. Ford’s CoPilot360 has been revamped and is now standard across all trims of the Ford Escape. Four engine options, including a hybrid, gives you a variety of potent and efficient engine options. An online test drive on the new Ford Escape will tell you all you need to know about this car.

Performance

The Ford Escape at Brondes Ford Maumee is available with four engine options. You get to choose from two gasoline engines, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The first gasoline engine makes 181 hp, with the second having considerably much power with 250 hp. The hybrid has an output of 200 hp, while the plug-in hybrid earns 102 MPGe combined and can travel up to 37 miles on electric power. All powertrains have smooth and well-measured shifts, with the engines being very peppy. The handling is great, and with the power-assisted steering, it is almost effortless. The suspension is all-new, so the ride quality is first-rate.

The Mazda CX5 is available with three engine options, one short of the Ford Escape. Moreover, all engines are gasoline 4-cylinders with no hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric option available. The CX5 offers good handling, but the ride quality is not good, especially on uneven pavement – you will feel all the bumps. Take a Ford Escape online test drive now, and learn more about its performance.

Interior Comfort

After its full redesign, the Ford Escape has gotten bigger – longer and wider. It now has more passenger and cargo space. Inside the Ford Escape, you have a nice design, with the center stack having a nice balance with the physical buttons and touchscreen. You will not need extra cushioning on the Ford Escape since the seats are comfortable and provide great support even for longer trips. There is plenty of glass, so outward visibility is superb. The interior is also customizable, and you can get your cabin trimmed with either cloth or leather.

The Mazda CX5 has an okay interior. The design is good, but the space is just too tight. The back seat made for three is enough for two, and should you want premium materials, it will cost you dearly. You only get about 59 cubic feet of storage space, which is no match for the 65.4 cubic feet available in the Ford Escape.

Safety

At Brondes Ford Maumee, we value your safety and that of your passengers. That is why we recommend the Ford Escape, which comes with a standard CoPilot360 safety suite. This safety suite comes with features like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane-keeping aid, a rearview camera, automated high beams, and post-collision braking. If you want some extra features you can have the CoPilot360 Assist or the CoPilot360+, which adds more active safety features.

The Mazda CX5 also offers a decent safety suite. However, it lacks some of the features available on the Ford Escape. For instance, you do not get the automatic high beams as standard, and their package lacks the post-collision braking system. Moreover, their optional safety packages add more passive features, most of which are already available on the Ford Escape.

Quite clearly, the 2020 Ford Escape reigns over the Mazda CX5. If you want to know more about the Ford Escape, take our online test drive and get a feel of this vehicle. You can access the Ford Escape online test drive from the comfort of your home using your phone, tablet, or laptop. You are also welcomed for a test drive at Brondes Ford Maumee today.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.