Introduction
Compact SUVs might seem small in a world full of highways and side roads, but when you’re searching for one that feels just as comfortable on a gravel backroad as it does pulling into a crowded grocery store parking lot, size suddenly becomes important.
The 2025 Ford Escape and the 2025 Subaru Forester offer the kind of everyday reliability, fuel efficiency, and innovative technology that drivers value, especially in areas where roads range from city traffic to winding country highways.
Which compact SUV truly offers the right balance of performance, comfort, and value? We help you answer that question to find the perfect crossover SUV. Continue reading about the 2025 Ford Escape and 2025 Subaru Forester as we compare how they drive, what they offer inside, and the value you get for your money.
Key Takeaways
- The new 2025 Ford Escape is an excellent choice for your next compact SUV, with a comfortable interior stacked with convenience.
- The 2025 Ford Escape has a towing capacity of 1,500 or 3,500 pounds, depending on the model.
- The new 2025 Ford Escape lineup is compact, capable, and cost-effective.
How does the 2025 Ford Escape compare to the 2025 Subaru Forester?
The 2025 Ford Escape and the 2025 Subaru Forester are compact crossover SUVs that are fairly similar in size, with only a few inches separating them. The Ford Escape, however, is slightly smaller than the Subaru Forester. It offers less interior space for passengers and cargo, but don’t be quick to dismiss the Ford Escape as a compact SUV based on less than three inches in any dimension. The 2025 Ford Escape has a comfortable interior with the larger available 13.2-inch touchscreen display, compared to the 7.0 and 11.6-inch options in the Subaru Forester.
The Ford Escape and the Subaru Forester feature wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, foldable seats, keyless entry with push-button start, USB ports, power outlets, navigation, safety technology, and 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability.
Another key difference between the new 2025 Ford Escape and the 2025 Subaru Forester is the availability of engines. The Escape offers a hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain, while the Forester provides a hybrid option for trims except the Base and Wilderness.
Which compact SUV gets better fuel economy? The 2025 Ford Escape competes for the best fuel economy.
The 2025 Ford Escape and the 2025 Subaru Forester offer drivers impressive EPA fuel economy, each getting over 30 MPG on the highway. Side by side, it's a close call between which compact crossover SUV offers the better fuel economy when the difference is just one mile per gallon, which can affect yearly costs depending on gas prices.
The 2025 Ford Escape achieves remarkable EPA estimated gas mileage, averaging 30 MPG across city and highway driving, making this compact SUV a cost-effective choice.
Is the 2025 Ford Escape the SUV for me? The 2025 Ford Escape has it all.
From hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains to AWD and FWD drivetrains, the 2025 Ford Escape has it all. Whether you choose the Escape Plug-In Hybrid, Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, or Platinum, you'll get a compact SUV with everything you and your passengers need for a safe, comfortable ride.
The 2025 Ford Escape comes with enhanced voice recognition, a Head-Up Display, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ with Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Assist, Blind-Spot Assist, Reverse Brake Assist, a 360-Degree Camera system, Intersection Assist, Exit Warning, and more, delivering a driving experience in a compact SUV recognized by the IIHS for its safety technology.
Your new 2025 Ford Escape gives you the power of sustainability with three engines and four powertrains. You also get four Drive Modes for adaptive driving, plus an impressive towing capability of 1,500 or 3,500 pounds, depending on the model and the Class II Trailer Tow Package.
Compact, Capable and Cost Effective
The new 2025 Ford Escape may be compact, but its size provides maneuverability, cost-effective performance, and capability. Do more with a compact crossover from Ford, in your new 2025 Escape, available in six models, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid options for more sustainability and savings at the gas pump.
Visit Banner Ford of Monroe today and see how well the new Ford Escape fits your family and lifestyle. Shop our selection of new and used vehicles in person or online. We also offer an easy online finance application, one of the best ways to shop and finance a vehicle today.