Ford Escape SEL vs Ford Territory ST

Ford Escape SEL

Suv · Gasoline

Ford Territory ST

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Ford Escape SEL

The Ford Escape SEL leans toward family practicality, with a 5-seat layout, a generous 978 L cargo area, and combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km. It favors reliability and safety over outright speed, with 190 hp and a 0–100 km/h time of 9.0 s.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.1 L/100km

Car B

Ford Territory ST

The Ford Territory ST mixes strong performance with practical five-seat usability at a price that represents good value in its segment. It suits city driving and small-family duties with reasonable day-to-day efficiency.

5 seatsSuvGasoline243 hp

Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 87 / 42

City 47 / 46

Budget / value 63 / 47

Road trip 63 / 39

Performance 29 / 27

Cargo 63 / 33

Practical 62 / 38

Premium 24 / 17

Winter 36 / 24

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Escape SEL · Orange = Ford Territory ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Escape SEL Ford Territory ST

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Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Roomy 978 L cargo space suits growing families and road trips
5-seat layout balances passenger space and everyday usability
Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km
Around $30,000, offering good value in its segment
Not for performance driving; 0–100 km/h in 9.0 s and 190 hp are modest
Limited to gasoline power; no electrified option listed
Not aimed at premium buyers seeking a luxury-focused experience
Seats only five; not suitable if you need a third row

Ford Territory ST

Strong power and quick acceleration for confident passing and merging
Five seats and a usable 448-liter trunk for everyday family tasks
Combined consumption of 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class
Around 30,000 pricing offers good value in its segment
Not positioned as a premium option
Less suited to harsh winter needs
Efficiency may trail hybrids or smaller city cars
Seats five only; not ideal for larger families

Verdict

Pick Ford Escape SEL if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Escape SEL uses 8.1 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Territory ST if…

More power

Ford Territory ST puts out 243 hp vs 190 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Escape SEL

Ford Territory ST

Verdict

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