Hybrid Face-Off: Honda CR-V vs. Ford Escape

The two SUVs match up closely in size and price, but they stand out from each other in unique ways. So which one performs better? Which is more enjoyable to drive? Which is easier to live with?
To answer those questions and more, we took an in-depth look at these two compact hybrid SUVs to compare how they fare in CR’s testing and surveys. There’s a clear winner in this battle.

We also note which active safety equipment—such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, AEB that works at highway speed, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW)—comes as standard or optional equipment. Then we let you know which car we think is tops.

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