Ford EcoSport SES vs Ford Escape S — full comparison

Ford EcoSport SES

Suv · Gasoline

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Ford Escape S

Suv · Gasoline

Ford EcoSport SES

Car A

Ford EcoSport SES

The Ford EcoSport SES focuses on city-friendly, cost-conscious driving with a 1.0L EcoBoost and an efficient 6.5 L/100 km. It favors practicality and everyday dependability over premium feel or outright performance.

5 seatsSuvGasoline4-star safety6.5 L/100km

Ford Escape S

Car B

Ford Escape S

A practical five-seat model with a roomy 1005 L cargo area and efficiency that ranks well for consumption. Best for growing families and road trips, less suited to premium or performance-focused buyers.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety167 hp

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 86

City 62 / 47

Budget / value 65 / 63

Road trip 35 / 63

Performance 26 / 26

Cargo 28 / 64

Practical 51 / 61

Premium 14 / 23

Winter 26 / 36

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford EcoSport SES · Orange = Ford Escape S

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford EcoSport SES Ford Escape S

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Pros & cons

Ford EcoSport SES

Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km, helping keep running costs in check
1.0L EcoBoost delivers smooth, easygoing power for urban commutes
Practical 375 L trunk and 5 seats suit compact-family needs
Good value in its segment for budget-focused buyers
Modest performance (123 hp, 0–100 km/h in 9.9 s) won’t satisfy spirited drivers
Not aimed at a premium experience; prioritizes function over luxury
375 L cargo and 5-seat layout may be tight for larger families or big trips
1.0L and 170 Nm can feel taxed on steep grades or when fully loaded

Ford Escape S

1005 L cargo space supports family and cargo-heavy use
Efficient for its class with a 8.4 combined consumption
Signals a strong safety standing in its segment
Pricing at $26,995 represents good value in its segment
Not for performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 8.7 s and 167 hp are modest
Gasoline-only configuration; shoppers seeking hybrid or EV efficiency should look elsewhere
Limited premium appeal per signals; not aimed at luxury seekers
Seats five only, so no third-row capacity

Verdict

Pick Ford EcoSport SES if…

Best fuel economy

Ford EcoSport SES uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Escape S if…

More power

Ford Escape S puts out 167 hp vs 123 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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